Hardik needs to focus on one aspect of his game: Pollock

New Delhi, Aug 10 (CRICKETNMORE) - All-rounder Hardik Pandya has gone from strength to strength before becoming a regular in the India Test cricket side but South African great Shaun Pollock wants the rising Baroda star to focus on one

"Coming to Indian cricket, Pandya is probably a long term all-round option. I think Virat Kohli really likes his style and attitude towards the game. Looks like he can get both wickets and runs; of course time will tell everything.

"Hardik needs to settle down and choose one of the disciplines (batting or bowling), something that keeps him in the side, and look to contribute on the other as it can be very difficult to contribute with both."

"If he settles down and gets a good run, there is no reason why he can't become a wonderful all-rounder for India," he added.

Pollock, who scored 3,519 runs and took 393 wickets in 303 One-day Internationals, also agreed with India's batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, who hit out at the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision of introducing two new balls in the 50-over format.

"It does take away the art of reverse swing. It also depends on what surfaces you play. In the subcontinent, the ball gets soft and it gets difficult to hit at the back end of the innings, which suits the bowling side," he said.