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Not Nitish Kumar Reddy! This Mumbai Indians sensation tipped as the next Hardik Pandya

Naman Dhir is drawing comparisons to Hardik Pandya following his recent displays of power hitting for India. The Mumbai Indians player showcased his potential by scoring 24 runs off six balls in a rain-shortened match against the West Indies in Bengaluru, before producing a match-winning 42 not out from 15 deliveries to help India defeat New Zealand in Christchurch.

Aakash Chopra noted that Dhir possesses a similar physical profile and temperament to Pandya, specifically praising his ability to maintain composure and strike the ball cleanly under pressure. His performance in the Christchurch T20I set a record for the highest score by an Indian batter at number seven or lower during a successful run chase.

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