Hardik Pandya has been rested for the test series against Sri Lanka on Monday said he asked for the rest because of niggles.He has been performing well for India this year.He said he will use this break to improve his fitness for performing well during the South Africa tour.
There will be three Tests, six One Day Internationals (ODI) and three Twenty20 Internationals against the host.The first Test begins on January 5 in Cape Town.
“To be honest, I asked for it. My body wasn’t up to it, I was getting niggles because of the amount of cricket that I have played. I want to play cricket when I am totally up for it, when I can give my 100 percent,” Pandya told
“I am lucky that I have got this break. I will train in the gym during this break and improve my fitness. I won’t lie, I am really excited for the South Africa series. I would like to use this break to improve my fitness for the series,” he added.
Pandya said he will be gain more confidence ahead of the series to play well.
“Yes, I am really excited. People are talking about it….It’s a much hyped series. I like challenges in life, they keep me going…As you said I am the missing link in the team, who knows I might be the difference there. I am sure we are going to play very well,” he said.
“My life changed when I got a chance to play for MI (Mumbai Indians) and then I never looked back. I had a small failure and that’s why I learned to be even more professional. You need to understand that some things are bad. That’s how you improve in life,” Pandya spoke about the turning point in his career.
