Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s form may not be in his favour, but due to the ‘Tina’ factor, he is likely to get the selectors’ nod for the T20 World Cup 2024. There is no option left for Hardik. Although Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dubey has shown great form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign, the team’s reluctance to use him as a bowler could work in Hardik’s favor, according to a report. .
According to PTI, Hardik is likely to get a place in India’s 15-member squad for the World Cup as there is no replacement (TINA) for him. Hardik’s batting ability, scoring runs at a strike of 132 and the fact that he is a very good all-round fielder are also expected to work in his favour.
Pandya has bowled 17 out of a possible 32 overs in eight matches so far for Mumbai Indians in the 17th edition of the IPL.
As a designated finisher, he has hit only seven sixes in these games, which is below par on every parameter. The free-flowing bat-swing is completely missing from the 150 runs he has scored so far in the tournament at a strike rate of 142.
While Hardik is a complete all-rounder, Dubey’s batting form has seen him emerge as one of the finest finishers in the game. Dubey may not be competing with Hardik for the all-rounder’s spot, but he is a strong candidate for the 15th spot.
It’s Bishnoi vs Avesh vs Axar
The five bowlers who have almost confirmed their place are Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.
However, except Bumrah and Kuldeep, other Indian bowlers have not been in good form during the IPL and hence the option of an additional bowler becomes very important.
There will be a triangular contest between Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Avesh, Delhi Capitals left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Akshar and Lucknow Super Giants leg spinner Bishnoi.
Avesh, who has significantly improved his death bowling, has taken eight wickets with an economy rate of 9.41 in as many matches, while Bishnoi has taken only five wickets, but on flat tracks, his economy of 8.47 can be considered impressive. Is.
Axar, who has seven wickets in nine matches but is bowling at a rate above 7, would be a great choice considering the conditions.
Even in terms of skill and pace, Dubey is nowhere near bowler Pandya, but his current batting form (22 sixes in eight matches) also cannot be ignored.
With PTI inputs
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