for star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, 2022 has been a transformative year. Dispelling doubts about his fitness, ability to bowl and whether he still deserves a spot in the Indian lineup, he led Gujarat Titans in his first campaign in the Indian Premier League season and was in fact a captain. As for what was his first campaign. And now, he is all set to captain India in the two-match T20 International series against Ireland later this month. and former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer He feels the selectors made the right choice by choosing him as the captain and said that the all-rounder would be his first priority to lead India in Rohit Sharma’s absence.
“I think he deserves it. Going forward, the Indian selectors should seriously look at him to take the lead in white-ball cricket,” Jaffer said. espncricinfo About Hardik being made captain
He said, ‘Especially if Rohit Sharma is not available then I think Hardik Pandya should be the first choice.
“In my opinion, the way he led in IPL, the way his own performance came, he’s someone who likes that job and I think going forward, he’ll probably be my No. 1 after Rohit Sharma. So, it makes it seem like he’s leading the side,” Jaffer elaborated.
Jaffer said, “If Rohit is playing, I would like Hardik Pandya to be the vice-captain, so whenever Rohit misses a game or a series (Hardik will get a chance).”
Jaffer reiterated, “Hardik Pandya, especially in white-ball cricket, is someone who enjoys the work he does and gets the best out of himself and others. He is probably my next in line after Rohit Sharma.”
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KL Rahul Was supposed to lead India in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa but a back injury ruled him out and Rishabh Pant Hardik was named the captain along with the deputy.
However, after the South Africa series, Pant is set to join the Test squad ahead of the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham.
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