“Who in this country…”: Former BCCI chief selector’s clear verdict on Hardik Pandya. cricket news

There was a lot of speculation about Hardik Pandya’s inclusion in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and many people on social media were surprised when he was named the vice-captain for the competition. Hardik has recently faced a lot of criticism for his form in IPL 2024 and the disappointing performance of Mumbai Indians has also raised questions on his leadership. However, former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad believes that Hardik becoming the vice-captain was the right move and there is no other fast bowling all-rounder like Hardik in the country at the moment.

“I don’t think there is any second thought on including Hardik and making him the vice-captain of the team. He was given the responsibility of captaincy in Rohit’s absence. This clearly indicates that he is next in line for leadership.” “The selectors took the right decision by selecting him. Tell me, who is a better fast bowling all-rounder in this country?” Prasad said on RevSportz.

“Yes, he has been struggling with his form in recent times. But we must also be fair; a lot has happened. Unfortunately, the change of leadership in Mumbai has affected his form as well. But once he gets going the Indian Jersey, he can put his IPL form behind him and once again, I repeat that Hardik Pandya is now the best fast bowling all-rounder in the country, no matter what the pundits say.”

Hardik was out of action since the Cricket World Cup 2023 due to injury and his comeback was not good due to his disappointing performance in IPL 2024. However, Prasad said that Hardik will make a comeback before the World Cup.

“I think Hardik will come out of it. I am sure both will give their best. Once they are in the Indian team, their roles will also change. At Mumbai Indians, Hardik is struggling because of role clarity At Gujarat Titans he was very comfortable with his assigned role, but suddenly at Mumbai Indians where they have so many superstars, he is struggling to find an ideal batting order for himself, it seems that his role There is no clarity the Indian team has to worry about.”