File photograph of Hardik Pandya.© AFP
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023, beginning August thirtieth. The squad announcement noticed the returns of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, with younger batter Tilak Varma receiving his maiden call-up. Rohit Sharma will lead the group throughout the event, whereas Hardik Pandya will deputise him. Former India all-rounder Madan Lal, nevertheless, expressed issues over Hardik’s kind, regardless of admitting that the Gujarat Titans captain might be India’s subsequent skipper.
“See, he definitely could be the next captain, the way he is going about leading in T20Is. But my concern is not that. Hardik has to perform. He is so talented and has done well, but where is the Hardik Pandya that scored 92 against Australia? That sort of form I want to see Hardik in,” Lal advised Hindustan Times on the sidelines of the CEAT Awards.
Lal feels that Hardik’s kind, particularly with the ball, can be key for India throughout the Asia Cup, in addition to the World Cup on house soil.
“At the same time, I am very happy that he is bowling. We need him bowling in the World Cup as that sixth bowler. They have given him a very important role and Hardik has to ensure that he does well,” he added.
Speaking of India’s squad, spinner Kuldeep Yadav has discovered himself a spot within the squad whereas veteran leggie Yuzvendra Chahal missed out on choice.
Sanju Samson, too, might solely make the squad as reserve wicketkeeper, primarily on account of Rahul selecting up a recent niggle throughout his rehab.
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