Vadodara, March 9 -- Hardik Pandya's childhood coach, Jitendra Singh, said that Hardik, as an all-rounder, is ascapable as a batter and can "change the tone" of the match with his batting.

"Hardik Pandya is capable- as a batter to change the tone of the match, and as a batsman to make the team win. He had an exemplary performance in the T20 World Cup as well. As an all-rounder, he brings a good balance to the team." Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya's coach, Jitendra Singh, told ANI.

India and New Zealand took on one another in the group stage, during which the Men in Blue triumphed over the Kiwis by 44 runs. Varun Chalravarthy was named the player of the match for his outstanding five-wicket haul.

With this win, India remained unbeaten i...