New Delhi. It may be difficult for all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is captaining Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, to make a place in the ICC T20 World Cup team. The performance of this player, who was out for a long time due to injury, has been average in the current season. The things that have come out after the selectors’ meeting with Indian team captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid are making the path difficult for this all-rounder.
The ICC T20 World Cup is to be organized after the IPL this year under the hosting of America and West Indies Cricket Board. It seems difficult for the all-rounder of the Indian team to play this tournament. The reason is his performance which is not as per the expectations of the selectors, captain and coach. According to the information, bowling was discussed in the meeting held in Mumbai. Hardik’s performance as a bowling all-rounder was not good.
According to the news of Indian Express, there was a long discussion between chief selector Ajit Agarkar, Team India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid in the BCCI meeting in Mumbai. The T20 World Cup team is to be selected at the end of this month. Regarding Hardik Pandya, it has been made clear that his place in the World Cup team will be available only if he shows charismatic performance with the ball in the upcoming IPL matches.
Hardik’s performance in IPL 2024
Hardik Pandya has scored only 131 runs in the 6 matches played so far. During this period, his biggest innings was 39 runs. He has hit 11 fours and 6 sixes. The situation in bowling has been even worse. After bowling only 11 overs in 6 matches with an economy of 12, Hardik Pandya has spent 132 runs and got only 3 wickets. He has not bowled in 2 matches.
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Tags: Ajit Agarkar, BCCI, Hardik Pandya, IPL 2024, Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, T20 World Cup
FIRST PUBLISHED: April 16, 2024, 16:42 IST