India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has revealed the similarities within the captaincy of MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya, stating that the star all-rounder follows the footsteps of the legendary captain Dhoni in terms of giving freedom to their bowlers.

Talking forward of the second T20I in opposition to West Indies, Chahal mentioned that enjoying below the likes of Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and now Hardik Pandya is like enjoying below the management of 4 brothers – with MS Dhoni being the eldest of all of them.

Right here’s what Yuzvendra Chahal mentioned within the pre-match convention:

“I see it this fashion – You may have 4 brothers in your loved ones. Bade bhai they Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni – the eldest brother), then got here Virat, Rohit and now Hardik. The equation stays the identical. Nothing modifications.”

“On the bottom, everybody needs their staff to win. He offers us freedom as a bowler. The identical freedom we used to obtain, Hardik is giving us now. We (bowlers) can set our personal subject.”

Hardik Pandya Offers Freedom to His Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal

Speaking about Hardik Pandya’s captaincy, Chahal said that the all-rounder would step in with recommendation if solely the bowler’s ways weren’t going nicely.

“Even Hardik is a go-to bowler; if the plan doesn’t work, he offers his personal enter. So, there aren’t any healthful modifications in terms of management. The bowler (At Group India) at all times receives the liberty he wants from his captain,” Chahal added.

Following a slim four-run defeat within the first T20 in opposition to West Indies, India will face them once more within the second T20 on Sunday, August 6, on the Windfall Stadium in Guyana.