South African cricket legend AB de Villiers has identified all-rounder Hardik Pandya as a "big pivotal player" for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Speaking on his YouTube channel, de Villiers highlighted Pandya's ability to win games with both bat and ball, noting the psychological pressure he puts on opposition teams. De Villiers also commented on the squad's depth and flexibility, mentioning notable omissions like Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill.