Hardik Pandya could be captain of Team India, predicts Sunil Gavaskar
Hardik Pandya Team India captain: Gavaskar said, "It's exciting, three or four more names are in the running. I am not saying that the next one will be the same but it is wonderful that the selection committee has an option.
Influenced by Hardik Pandya's 'leadership ability' in the Indian Premier League 2022, former batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes that the star all-rounder has emerged as a strong contender to lead the Indian team in the near future. Hardik, who is returning to competitive cricket after a poor performance in the T20 World Cup last year, led the Gujarat Titans in his first season.
Gavaskar told Star Sports, "Yes, of course. This is not just my assessment but everyone's assessment (Hardik's status as a leader has increased). It was an aspect of his game that no one knew much about. When you have leadership skills. If so, the way to be honored as the captain of the Indian national team in the near future is automatically open.
Gavaskar said, "It's exciting, there are three or four more names in the race. I am not saying that the next one will be the same but it is wonderful that the selection committee has an option.
In the low-scoring final, Hardik was instrumental in helping the Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket win over former champions Rajasthan Royals by 34 runs off 30 balls, taking three for 17. Hardick was eight wickets quick in addition to scoring 487 runs in the tournament.
Gavaskar said, "We all know what he can do with the bat, what he can do with the ball but before the start of the season there was little concern whether he could throw a full over of his quota. He did it, he did it. This aspect of the all-rounder is over and everyone is happy.
Hardik was part of the Mumbai Indians who won the IPL title four times but this is his first title as captain. Following his good performance in the IPL, Hardik has returned to the Indian squad for the five-match home T20 series against South Africa. The command of this team has been handed over to Lokesh Rahul.
29-Sep-2024