Hardik Pandya Can Nonetheless Be Named India’s T20I Captain, Solely Has To Do This: Report

As Gautam Gambhir begins his new function as the top coach of the Indian crew, the primary of the massive shakeups appears to have taken place. Gambhir has reportedly advocated the identify of Suryakumar Yadav forward of Hardik Pandya as Group India’s full-time T20I captain. Gambhir and the choice committee is claimed to have held a chat with each Hardik and Suryakumar on Tuesday, explaining the scenario about wanting a secure long-term choice. Whereas Hardik is the pure successor for Rohit, being Group India’s vice-captain, his damage points have had the selectors and the coach apprehensive.

Based on a report within the Occasions of India, the administration desires stability going ahead and that is one space the place they do not have a lot confidence in Hardik.

“Hardik was the pure successor of Rohit Sharma since he has been the vice-captain. However the choice committee and Gambhir are leaning in the direction of Surya. The argument is the uncertainty over Hardik’s availability in each collection that India performs. They need a secure captain going ahead with the T20 World Cup in 2026,” a BCCI supply advised the paper.

However, all isn’t over for Hardik but. The report claims that the onus is on Hardik to reassure coach Gambhir and the selectors about his constant availability. If he manages to try this, the T20I captaincy might nonetheless be his.

“The coach and selectors spoke to each gamers on Tuesday night. The situation needed to be made clear. Will probably be as much as Hardik to reassure the administration about his availability. A last name will likely be taken within the choice assembly quickly,” the supply defined.

Huge KL Rahul Choice Awaits

The selectors have one other large choice to make regarding India’s ODI captain for the Sri Lanka collection. With Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah unavailable, KL Rahul’s identify is reportedly main the race. However, Agarkar, Gambhir, and others might additionally ponder handing Shubman Gill the captaincy for the collection.

Whereas Rahul has higher captaincy expertise, Gill provides a extra long-term answer.