Pandya turns down comparisons with Kapil Dev

. . .-100 . . . . . div , , p . , . , Hardik Pandya, for his immaculate ability with ball and bat, is liked a lot in India. He has also been an answer to Indiarsquos long and arduous search for a complete all-rounder. While he has struggled with injuries off late, his comeback was stronger than anything. Recently, he joined the prestigious list of captains to have won the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he marched his troops brilliantly while leading Gujrat Titans in their debut season. This has further sparked his comparisons with former Indian captain Kapil Dev who has been one of the absolute legends of the game.nbsp However, the 28-year old cricketer is not really enjoying these comparisons. Hardik has clearly stated that he cannot reach the level of Kapil Dev. He also added that he is just trying to become the best version of himself and there is no point in comparing him with an icon of Indian cricket.nbsp Sharing his views on the comparisons, Hardik said, ldquoI have very respectfully denied that (comparisons with Kapil Dev) because I donrsquot think Irsquom even close to him. What he managed to do and the era in which he did it is remarkable. He has been the greatest cricketer of all times.rdquo ldquoThe kind of impact he had on the game from bowling to batting, and fielding, so the comparisons end from my side. So, for me, itrsquos people and punditsrsquo jobs to compare,rdquo added by the enterprising cricketer who has represented India in 11 Tests, 63 ODIs and 55 T20Is.