WI vs IND 2022 | Hardik Pandya is a luxury player for India, claims Glenn McGrath

India's road towards the ICC World T20 in Australia continues through ups and downs as they desperately try to establish the winning combinations required to clinch the title for the second time in 15 years. The process has only become more complicated since the end of the latest IPL edition owing t an influx of talent staking a claim in the lineup given their exemplary performances against the world's elite in the T2 league. However, perhaps the biggest boost that the Men in Blue received from the tournament is the resurgence of an ever-confident Hardik Panda.

"Cricket is very much a confidence sport. Hardik is very much a confidence player. If he is bowling well, it has a positive impact on his batting. He is two players in one. He is a luxury. He is a good, intelligent bowler and powerful hitter. He has got a good game plan," McGrath told reporters as per Hindustan Times.

Meanwhile, the 52-year-old also shared his opinion on the ongoing discussions about ODIs and whether they are relevant for the sport anymore. Recently, Ben Stokes announced his retirement from the format at the premature age of 31 and Ravi Shastri has revealed Hardik plans to do the same next year. Further, the Proteas announced they would forfeit a three-match ODI series against Australia putting their direct qualification to the marquee event at risk, raising questions over whether teams value ODI anymore considering the lack of revenue they pull compared to the other two formats.

"I am very much a traditionalist. I liked Test, I liked my ODIs. Test cricket is till the ultimate to me. I I hope that it is protected and still held in high regard. As for the ODIs, it is still exciting as long as they are scoring runs. Interesting to see the future (of ODIs) and see where it goes. They have got to keep making it (ODIs) exciting. They have got a few challenges," McGrath said on the matter.