(UTV|COLOMBO) – India’s Hardik Pandya says he does not want to be compared to legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev.
Pandya, 24, claimed his first five-wicket haul to help the tourists bowl out England for 161 on day two of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
Former India Captain Dev took 434 Test wickets in his 131 Test matches, as well as averaging 31 with the bat.
“I don’t want to be Kapil Dev,” said Pandya. “Let me be Hardik Pandya. I’m good at being Hardik Pandya.”
He added, “I’ve played 40 One-Day Internationals and now 10 Tests as Hardik Pandya.
“He was a great of his era, but stop comparing me to Kapil Dev. I would be happy if you don’t.”
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