ICC Champions Trophy: Kapil Dev is my favourite Indian all-rounder till date, says Hardik Pandya

New Delhi: Ahead of India's opening warm-up match against New Zealand, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya spent some time answering a few interesting questions asked by fans, on the offcial Twitter page of ICC. He talked about his favourite shot, his favourite all-rounder and much more.

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When the 23-year-old was asked about his favourite shot, he answered –"My favourite shot is straight-drive which I love to play."

.@c2ce5f23e4f647a #AskHardik pic.twitter.com/toy9iTHIvc — ICC (@ICC) May 27, 2017

Hardik was next asked about his favourite Indian all-rounder and with a huge smile he answered – "Defenitely Kapil Dev. He is favourite of people and mine as well."

.@beingrafi08 #AskHardik pic.twitter.com/DIsKWn0HGi — ICC (@ICC) May 27, 2017

The question that followed was – Which batsman do you love the most to bowl in nets ? And Hardik replied, "I love to bowl AB de Villiers in the nets He is someone really amazing."

.@TheBouncerBall #AskHardik pic.twitter.com/wghy4Jbm4T — ICC (@ICC) May 27, 2017

The Baroda-based cricketer will be playing his first ICC Champions trophy tournament where India is the defending champion. The Virat Kohli-led side will play their first match against Pakistan on June 4. Followed by Sri Lanka on June 8 and South Africa on June 11.