Mumbai Indians star all-rounder Hardik Pandya who is still suffering problem with staying fit after his last year’s surgey, was unable to deliever with the ball in the recent past.
MI’s director of cricket Zaheer Khan stated that Hardik’s workload management is creating an imbalance for him.
Mumbai Indians lost their first game against the Royal Challengers Bangalore and they used just five bowlers. MI’s fifth bowler Rahul Chahar was going expensive but still they don’t have any other option.
“It was a workload-related thing in the previous game. He (Hardik) bowled the whole series against England, in the last ODI he bowled about nine overs and that’s why in consulation with the physios we had to take that approach,” said Zaheer while speaking to the media.
“Hardik as a whole package is of great value, everyone knows. There was a little bit of a concern over his shoulder,” the former India left-arm seamer added.
Zaheer, however, said that the injury is not of great concern or worry.
“I don’t think it is worrisome. You will very soon see him bowl. [For] The timeline (as to when he comes back), you will have to ask the physio. But in terms of Hardik the bowler coming into this tournament, we are very confident that he will be chipping in with the ball in his hand as well.”
