However, Hardik Pandya, the Indian all-rounder, has been scrutinized since his poor performance against Pakistan last Sunday. Thus, He hasn’t bowled since the start of the IPL 2021’s second phase, which hasn’t helped him.
According to a report in the TOI, the All India Senior Selection Committee favored returning Hardik to India. Following a spate of poor performances in the IPL. Thus, Hardik Pandya, on the other hand, was also urged to stay by Team India’s mentor MS Dhoni because of his finishing abilities.
“The truth is that the selectors wanted to send him back to India. After he also didn’t bowl in the IPL. But MS Dhoni (appointed Team India mentor) vouched for his finishing skills,” TOI quoted a source as saying. he said
Hardik Pandya, meanwhile, was recently seen bowling in the nets and also is scheduled to roll his arms against New Zealand on Sunday.
However, Sandeep Patil, the former chairman of selectors, recently chastised selectors for picking Hardik Pandya without a proper fitness test. In an interview with TOI.
Ravi Shastri
“Someone has to be accountable. There’s no comment from (India coach) Ravi Shastri. Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane also said that he’s fit. How can you say he’s fit if he became unfit during the match? I mean, this is the World Cup, not just any series or match,” he concluded.
As such On Sunday, India takes on New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in their next T20 World Cup match.
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