ICC World Cup 2019: One player from each team who might be their X-factor

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Can Pandya deliver for Kohli and Team India ?
Can Pandya deliver for Kohli and Team
India ?

#1 India - Hardik Pandya

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Pandya's bowling has improved tremendously in the last year
Pandya's bowling has improved tremendously in the last year

In Hardik Pandya, India has found the fast-bowling all-rounder they were searching for a long time. The all-rounder was initially considered to be a batsman who can chip in with a few overs. But, with time, Pandya has grown as a bowler and is extremely crucial for the balance of the Indian team. Even though the 25-year-old hasn't really made big runs in his ODI career, but his cameos in the lower middle-order have often added some vital runs to the team's total.

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He is fabulous in the field too. Recently, Pandya got into an unneeded controversy post his 'Koffee with Karan' comments and was banned by the BCCI. But he made a comeback in the series against New Zealand and looks more focused and determined.

If Pandya can perform to the best of his ability, he will be an asset for the Men in Blue in the World Cup.

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