There are only 2-3 players like Hardik Pandya in the world: head coach Gautam Gambhir

The Champions Trophy 2025 was successfully won by Team India following an extensive demonstration of contributions in every facet of the match. With up to five all-rounders on the team, Hardik Pandya was the only one who could bowl seam up. India frequently used him as their second seamer after Mohammed Shami.

Hardik Pandya batsmanship was primarily used in late-game cameos to help the side finish games.

Particularly in white-ball cricket, head coach Gautam Gambhir is pleased with Pandya’s contributions. “Pandya is one of the rarest combinations as a team contributor to the India team,” Gambhir added. The coach also mentioned that there aren’t many players like him in the globe and that the all-rounder can make the big shots when the team needs them most.

“Hardik Pandya performs exceptionally well under duress. Like him, there are only two or three players in the world. “His impact is amazing, and he can make big shots when things get tough,” Gambhir stated on Star Sports.