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Former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar has shared his perspective regarding Hardik Pandya’s exclusion from India’s T20I captaincy, following the Men In Blue’s 1-2 series loss to New Zealand.
Agarkar believes that the selectors’ decision to retain Rohit Sharma as the white-ball skipper stems from his success in leading India to the Asia Cup triumph in 2022.
Furthermore, Agarkar acknowledged the potential impact of Pandya’s workload on his fitness, given his role as an all-rounder.
Agarkar’s Insights on Pandya
Agarkar highlighted that Pandya’s omission from the T20I captaincy was not a reflection of his performance or leadership qualities. Instead, the selectors prioritized Sharma’s experience and recent success in big tournaments.
Agarkar emphasized that Pandya continues to play a vital role in the team, both as a dynamic all-rounder and a senior player.
Conclusion
In summary, Agarkar attributes Pandya’s omission from the T20I captaincy to the selectors’ emphasis on Sharma’s experience and current form, coupled with concerns over Pandya’s fitness.
Agarkar expressed confidence that Pandya will remain an integral part of the Indian team and contribute to its future successes.
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