New Delhi; News Agency: Mumbai Indians have failed to qualify for the play-offs of 'IPL 2024'. So now Hardik Pandya's leadership is also being criticized. Former South African captain AB de Villiers has also criticized him. Hardik's leadership shows arrogance, he said.
De Villiers said on his YouTube channel that Hardik said that he is M. S. Like Dhoni, he tries to lead calmly and with his chest out. However, it may not be possible every time.
De Villiers said, 'Hardik Pandya's leadership style is very bold. It seems full of ego. I don't think his walk on the field is always honest; But he has decided that this is my style of leadership. This style proved beneficial in Gujarat Titans. Because, there was a youth team. Sometimes inexperienced players like to follow that kind of lead.'
De Villiers has also shared his own experience in this regard. He said, 'I remember Graeme Smith was in the team. As a youth then, I wanted to emulate him; But now the team has players like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah. All they want is for you to shut up and let us know how to win the match. They don't want courage at all.'
De Villiers continued, 'I don't like Hardik now. I love watching him play. I love how he plays with his bare chest. Because, I was like that too.
