'It has to be him, I'm damn impressed': Senior India cricketer backs Hardik Pandya for India captaincy
2 years, 8 months ago

'It has to be him, I'm damn impressed': Senior India cricketer backs Hardik Pandya for India captaincy

Hindustan Times  

The 2022 season of the Indian Premier League gives a glimpse into the India's future captaincy options among many other aspects. IPL 2022 offers as many as four options and veterans of the sport have already been throwing their opinions on who could replace Rohit Sharma as India's future captain. Hardik Pandya of Gujarat Titans Hardik's captaincy for Gujarat Titans has been one of the key talking points after the India all-rounder guided the team to the top of the points table following a comprehensive 37-run win against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai on Thursday. Mighty impressed with his all-round show as his captaincy, veteran India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has backed Hardik to replace Rohit as India captain in the white-ball format in the future. Watch: Hardik Pandya breaks middle stump into two, scripts Sanju Samson run out with bullet throw in IPL 2022 "If ever there is a debate on who is going to replace or in competition for Captaining team India in shorter format then it has to be @hardikpandya Yes watever little I have seen of him in this #IPL as far his leadership skill is concerned, I’m damn impressed wit it #RRvGT," he tweeted.

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Sardar-esque Hardik Singh a future India captain contender: UP Rudras' Kane Russell
2 weeks ago

Sardar-esque Hardik Singh a future India captain contender: UP Rudras' Kane Russell

India Today  

New Zealand's Kane Russell is all set for the reinvigorated Hockey India League, which will be returning after a 7-year hiatus in December 2024. India Today: UP Rudras recently announced Hardik Singh as the captain for this season. India Today: Now that Hardik Singh is captain of UP Rudras and also vice-captain of the Indian national team, do you think …

'Virat Kohli is going to captain': After AB de Villiers, Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB skipper
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Virat Kohli is going to captain': After AB de Villiers, Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB skipper

Hindustan Times  

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was recently picked up by Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, feels Virat Kohli is going to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming edition of the tournament. While analysing RCB's auction, Ashwin said that the franchise haven't gone with any other leadership option, hence he does not …

Hardik Pandya's explosive run continues, smashes 28 runs in an over with four towering sixes at Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hardik Pandya's explosive run continues, smashes 28 runs in an over with four towering sixes at Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya's explosive form in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy continued unabated on Friday, as the Baroda all-rounder delivered a match-winning knock of 47 off just 23 balls in a dominant seven-wicket victory over Tripura at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Hardik Pandya smashed 28 runs in an over Pandya’s blistering innings, which included five towering sixes and three …

Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025

India Today  

RCB great AB de Villiers has hinted that former skipper Virat Kohli might return as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. "I don't think it has been confirmed yet, but he will be the captain, I think, looking at the squad," said AB de Villiers on his official YouTube channel, hinting at …

New CSK signing smashes Hardik Pandya for 3 sixes in over in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy game | WATCH
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

New CSK signing smashes Hardik Pandya for 3 sixes in over in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy game | WATCH

India TV News  

Chennai Super Kings fans rejoiced to witness their new player Vijay Shankar getting into form ahead of the IPL 2025. The experienced all-rounder continued his red-hot form by smashing an unbeaten 42 runs off just 22 balls during Tamil Nadu's group-stage game against Baroda in Indore on Wednesday. Vijay Shankar made the headlines for his cameo but the talking point …

Ajinkya Rahane as KKR's new captain among possibilities to be explored: 'There are stakeholders...'
4 weeks ago

Ajinkya Rahane as KKR's new captain among possibilities to be explored: 'There are stakeholders...'

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has said that the franchise will sit down and take stock of all that happened in the 2025 IPL Mega-Auction and decide on who their captain will be. They broke the bank to get all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, thus shooting him high among contenders to take the post but then also acquired Ajinkya Rahane, Rovman …

Hardik Pandya scripts history, becomes first Indian to complete elite T20 double
1 month ago

Hardik Pandya scripts history, becomes first Indian to complete elite T20 double

India Today  

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya added another feather to his illustrious cap by becoming the first Indian cricketer to achieve the extraordinary T20 double of 5000 runs and 100-plus wickets. Among Indians, Ravindra Jadeja trails far behind with 3684 runs and 225 wickets, followed by Axar Patel and Krunal Pandya. The match saw tense moments when skipper Krunal Pandya fell cheaply, …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Hardik Pandya's fiery 74 guides Baroda to 5-wicket win
1 month ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Hardik Pandya's fiery 74 guides Baroda to 5-wicket win

India Today  

India all rounder Hardik Pandya was seen in imperious form in the opening game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 as he played a blistering innings to guide Baroda to a five-wicket win. Pandya played a breathtaking knock of 74* smashing six fours and five sixes and helped his team chase down 185 in 19.3 overs against Gujarat at …

IPL 2025 Auction: Three players Punjab Kings can target as captain
1 month ago

IPL 2025 Auction: Three players Punjab Kings can target as captain

The Hindu  

Punjab Kings only retained uncapped batters Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, and will ahead into the bidding on Sunday with a keen eye on securing the services of a captain. Here are three players PBKS could potentially sign in the auction as captain: KL Rahul Rahul has previously captained Punjab Kings, in …

Hardik Pandya reports to brother Krunal ahead of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy return
1 month ago

Hardik Pandya reports to brother Krunal ahead of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy return

India Today  

India all rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to play for Baroda under the captaincy of his brother Krunal in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is all set to begin from November 23 as Baroda will start their campaign against Gujarat in Indore. Ahead of his appearance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, …

ICC Rankings Update: Hardik Pandya reclaims top position among T20I all-rounders; Tilak jumps to third spot in batters’ standings
1 month ago

ICC Rankings Update: Hardik Pandya reclaims top position among T20I all-rounders; Tilak jumps to third spot in batters’ standings

The Hindu  

Star India player Hardik Pandya on Wednesday re-claimed the top spot in the T20I all-rounders’ list while rising star and teammate Tilak Varma made a massive jump of 69 rungs to occupy the third place among batters in the latest ICC men’s player rankings. Pandya overtook England dasher Liam Livingstone and Nepal dynamo Dipendra Singh Airee at the top of …

Hardik Pandya reclaims No. 1 T20I all-rounder spot after win vs South Africa
1 month ago

Hardik Pandya reclaims No. 1 T20I all-rounder spot after win vs South Africa

India Today  

India’s seasoned campaigner Hardik Pandya has reclaimed the No. His stellar performances in India’s 4-match series against South Africa, where he impressed with both bat and ball, played a crucial role in his rise to the summit. Hardik Pandya’s all-round brilliance was instrumental in India’s commanding 3-1 series win over South Africa. T20I all-rounder rankings Rank Team Player Rating 1 …

Hardik Pandya to feature in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Baroda in brother Krunal's captaincy – India TV
1 month ago

Hardik Pandya to feature in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Baroda in brother Krunal's captaincy – India TV

India TV News  

Former India T20 captain Hardik Pandya is set to feature in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for the first time after becoming an international cricketer in 2016. Hardik was included in Baroda's squad for the upcoming 2024-25 edition of India's premier domestic T20 competition and will play under brother Krunal Pandya's captaincy. Hardik's brother Krunal has been in sensational touch …

Hardik Pandya to play Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy under brother Krunal's captaincy
1 month ago

Hardik Pandya to play Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy under brother Krunal's captaincy

India Today  

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya will don Baroda's colors for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, playing under the captaincy of his elder brother, Krunal Pandya. Hardik's absence from domestic cricket over the years can be attributed to clashing international commitments and recurring injuries. Hardik also recently featured in the T20I series in South Africa and has been active in …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Ayush Badoni replaces Himmat Singh as Delhi captain before Jharkhand clash
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Ayush Badoni replaces Himmat Singh as Delhi captain before Jharkhand clash

The Hindu  

Following a crushing defeat to Chandigarh in the fourth round of the Ranji Trophy, Delhi has removed Himmat Singh as captain. He has been replaced by Ayush Badoni, who scored 49 and 1 in the two innings and took four wickets at the GMSSS ground in Chandigarh. With Himmat struggling for form this season — he has 182 runs in …

Hardik Pandya labelled as ‘one in a billion’ as ex-IND star backs him after 2nd T20I struggle: 'You don't have anyone…'
1 month, 1 week ago

Hardik Pandya labelled as ‘one in a billion’ as ex-IND star backs him after 2nd T20I struggle: 'You don't have anyone…'

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya was criticized for his sluggish knock against South Africa in the 2nd T20I. He scored an unbeaten 39 runs off 45 balls and came under the scanners for playing too many dot balls in the death overs as he didn't take a single on numerous occasions. With Arshdeep Singh on the other end, Hardik decided to take the …

Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh eye elusive T20I records during India vs South Africa series; find out what they are
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh eye elusive T20I records during India vs South Africa series; find out what they are

Live Mint  

Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh will be eyeing to surpass Yuzvendra Chahal for most T20I wickets for India when the Men in Blue take on South Africa in a three-match series, starting in Durban on Friday. While Chahal leads the list currently with 96 wickets for India in T20Is, another out-of-contention seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar sits second with 90 wickets. After …

MI Retains Core Group, Announces Bold Retention Picks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MI Retains Core Group, Announces Bold Retention Picks

Firstpost  

Mumbai Indians (MI) have retained all five-time IPL champions, including Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav, for the upcoming 18th season of the T20 league. Pandya expressed immense gratitude for being retained as skipper and highlighted the importance of the team's core group of players. He expressed his belief that MI will be even more successful in …

Hardik Pandya Returns as Mumbai Indians Captain for IPL 2025
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya Returns as Mumbai Indians Captain for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Indians have confirmed Hardik Pandya as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The five-time champions will return to the tournament with a new coach in Mahela Jayawardene. Hardik, who endured a difficult season as captain this year, is eager to turn things around and lead the team to its sixth IPL title.

Hardik Pandya Back as Mumbai Indians Captain for IPL 2025
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya Back as Mumbai Indians Captain for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Indians have confirmed Hardik Pandya as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The five-time champions will return to the tournament with a new coach in Mahela Jayawardene. Hardik, who endured a difficult season as captain this year, is eager to turn things around and lead the team to its sixth IPL title.

MI Retains Core of Indian Stars in 2025 IPL Retention
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MI Retains Core of Indian Stars in 2025 IPL Retention

India Today  

Mumbai Indians have retained all five key players from their 2024 IPL season in Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma. This decision will cost them a minimum of INR 75 crore from their INR 120 crore purse, possibly more depending on negotiations. Hardik's return as captain is a major boost for MI, who are looking …

MI's Retention List: Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav Set to Return for IPL 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

MI's Retention List: Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav Set to Return for IPL 2025

ABP News  

Mumbai Indians are likely to retain key players like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav for the 2025 IPL season. The retention rules allow teams to retain up to six players using the regular retention method and the RTM card option. Additionally, the 'Uncapped Player' rule allows retired Indian players or those who haven't played for India or held …

'Everyone wants to be like Hardik Pandya, but they can't': IND all-rounder gets support for over-expressive nature
2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Everyone wants to be like Hardik Pandya, but they can't': IND all-rounder gets support for over-expressive nature

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya's flamboyant personality has often put him under the scanners and has been misunderstood numerous times. Gujarat Titans pacer Mohit Sharma, who made his IPL comeback under Hardik's captaincy in IPL 2022, has come in support of his former skipper and said it's tough for people to accept someone who is over-expressive in nature. The 36-year-old also explained why …

Hardik Pandya To Comeback, Set to Return to Red-Ball Cricket in Upcoming Series!
3 months ago

Hardik Pandya To Comeback, Set to Return to Red-Ball Cricket in Upcoming Series!

ABP News  

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya may return to Test cricket after almost six years, potentially featuring in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Reports suggest that Pandya intends to represent Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, having expressed his desire to the Baroda Cricket Association. He also aims to participate in the Ranji Trophy, particularly with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the …

Hardik Pandya in fray for Test comeback? India all-rounder touted for return to Ranji Trophy after 5 years: Report
3 months ago

Hardik Pandya in fray for Test comeback? India all-rounder touted for return to Ranji Trophy after 5 years: Report

Hindustan Times  

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is reportedly eyeing a return to the red-ball game, making himself available for Baroda’s first-class matches as India begin their preparations for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be held in Australia later this year. Pandya hasn’t played for India in Test cricket since 2018, with complications regarding injuries and his fitness meaning he had to prioritise …

Hardik Pandya issued code-red by Ravi Shastri after India all-rounder's red-ball practice sparks Test comeback chatter
3 months ago

Hardik Pandya issued code-red by Ravi Shastri after India all-rounder's red-ball practice sparks Test comeback chatter

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya's recent training images has led to a lot of chatter. The stills and video of the India all-rounder practicing with the red ball has sparked speculations as to whether Hardik is planning comeback into the Test squad. Having a cricketer of Hardik's caliber in the Playing XI will surely strengthen India's batting order and bowling line-up alike but …

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya spoke for a long time: How MI duo bonded during T20 World Cup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya spoke for a long time: How MI duo bonded during T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

How Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya put their differences aside and came together for India at the 2024 T20 World Cup, has thus far, one of the biggest mysteries in Indian cricket. By the time India won the T20 World Cup, Hardik and Rohit were back as brothers. Rahul Dravid deserves credit for bringing together Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Things …

Rohit Sharma Reveals Secrets Behind Leading Mumbai Indians To Five IPL Titles
4 months ago

Rohit Sharma Reveals Secrets Behind Leading Mumbai Indians To Five IPL Titles

ABP News  

Rohit Sharma, who led Team India to their first T20 World Cup victory in 17 years, received the Men's International Cricketer of the Year award at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards on Wednesday. Also on ABP Live | Rohit Sharma Names Three Key Individuals Behind India's Success At ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Rohit Sharma's success as a captain is …

Ishan Kishan to Shreyas Iyer: 7 players looking to make Test comeback through Duleep Trophy
4 months ago

Ishan Kishan to Shreyas Iyer: 7 players looking to make Test comeback through Duleep Trophy

Hindustan Times  

The Duleep Trophy is scheduled to begin on September 5 and we will see a lot of Indian national team stars in action. Here are the players who will look to make a comeback: Ruturaj Gaikwad Ruturaj Gaikwad has never represented India in red-ball cricket, and he will be looking to use this competition as a platform for his selection …

Hardik Pandya puts captaincy setback behind him
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya puts captaincy setback behind him

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In professional life, one of the tougher setbacks to deal with is to be superceded in promotion. Pandya had been the T20 captain of the Indian team since the 2022 T20 World Cup and was also the vice-captain of Rohit Sharma’s World Cup-winning side in June. While the spotlight has been on the new captain and new coach Gautam …

Hardik Pandya's unique 'cold' celebration returns after picking 2 wickets in an over; how India all-rounder reacted
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya's unique 'cold' celebration returns after picking 2 wickets in an over; how India all-rounder reacted

Hindustan Times  

Ravi Bishnoi may have emerged as the star for India following their win over Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I, it was Hardik Pandya really who triggered the turning point. With Sri Lanka going at a decent rate thanks to a couple of fifty-run partnerships, Hardik dismissed both set batters – Kaminu Mendis and half-centurion Kusal Perera to tilt the …

Ravi Shastri's worry after Hardik Pandya left out of India ODI squad: 'If you're bowling just 3 overs instead of 10...'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri's worry after Hardik Pandya left out of India ODI squad: 'If you're bowling just 3 overs instead of 10...'

Hindustan Times  

Concerns about his fitness were confirmed as one of the primary reasons behind Hardik Pandya's loss to Suryakumar Yadav for becoming the next T20I captain for India. Former India head Ravi Shastri expressed a similar concern, but believes that the ball is in Hardik's court as outlined his future path after T20I captaincy snub. Ravi Shastri has his say on …

Hardik Pandya's future captaincy prospects shut: ‘Concentrate on batting, bowling and fitness’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya's future captaincy prospects shut: ‘Concentrate on batting, bowling and fitness’

Hindustan Times  

You’ve got to feel for Hardik Pandya. “I wouldn’t have personally made Hardik Pandya my captain either. I’d love to see Hardik Pandya just concentrate on getting those skills right, batting and bowling. And then you can look at captaincy a little bit later.” Why Hardik the bowler becomes more crucial Another reason why Styris doesn’t want the additional responsibility …

'Hardik Pandya will add value to Indian Test team; can play freely without captaincy responsibilities': Lalchand Rajput
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Hardik Pandya will add value to Indian Test team; can play freely without captaincy responsibilities': Lalchand Rajput

Hindustan Times  

The last time Hardik Pandya played a red-ball match for India was back in 2018, during the tour of England. India's Hardik Pandya during a practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Earlier this month, in a surprising move, Suryakumar Yadav was appointed as India’s T20I captain over Hardik Pandya, even though Hardik had served as Rohit Sharma’s deputy …

Suryakumar ends prolonged silence on jumping over Hardik Pandya to become India T20I captain; calls Rohit ‘engine’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar ends prolonged silence on jumping over Hardik Pandya to become India T20I captain; calls Rohit ‘engine’

Hindustan Times  

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav finally ended his prolonged silence on BCCI's decision to prefer him as the skipper over Hardik Pandya. On the eve of the first T20I against Sri Lanka, which will begin a new chapter in Indian cricket under new coach Gautam Gambhir and Surya, India's T20I skipper said nothing will change between him and Hardik. Suryakumar …

Hardik Pandya's Anil Kumble avatar at India nets ahead of 1st SL T20I leaves LSG teasing fresh role for all-rounder
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya's Anil Kumble avatar at India nets ahead of 1st SL T20I leaves LSG teasing fresh role for all-rounder

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya is all set to return to action on the cricket field with the first T20I match against Sri Lanka. The flamboyant all-rounder last played for India in the T20 World Cup final, where he played a pivotal role in the Men in Blue's title triumph. Hardik Pandya's Anil Kumble avatar at IND nets leaves LSG teasing fresh role …

‘Hand Hardik a certificate saying he isn’t fit': Ex-Pakistan star blasts Gambhir, Agarkar's ‘excuse’ for captain Surya
4 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Hand Hardik a certificate saying he isn’t fit': Ex-Pakistan star blasts Gambhir, Agarkar's ‘excuse’ for captain Surya

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has joined the bandwagon of former players questioning the reason behind Hardik Pandya's not becoming India's new T20I captain. The BCCI made a bold decision by naming Suryakumar Yadav the new T20I captain over Hardik, who was Rohit Sharma's deputy in the successful T20 World Cup campaign. Hardik, who has led Gujarat Titans to the …

Hardik Pandya 'couldn't gain respect' of India players after IPL horror, prompted BCCI to…: Arnold goes two-fisted
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya 'couldn't gain respect' of India players after IPL horror, prompted BCCI to…: Arnold goes two-fisted

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya was the Indian vice-captain a month ago, looking set to take over the reins as the new skipper after Rohit Sharma retired following the side's T20 World Cup win. India's Hardik Pandya and teammate Virat Kohli and Arshdeep Singh during T20 World Cup 2024 Entering its transitional phase, Team India will now kickstart the Suryakumar-Gambhir era in T20Is …

Hardik Pandya's text message left India youngster 'shocked' during T20 World Cup: 'I replied saying…'
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya's text message left India youngster 'shocked' during T20 World Cup: 'I replied saying…'

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya loves to be in the thick of things. From getting ruled out of the ODI World Cup to being named captain of the Mumbai Indians to getting booed to making a winning contribution for India at the T20 World Cup, Hardik's fortunes swung the entire arc. Hardik Pandya in action during T20 World Cup And yet, that smile …

Srikkanth targets Agarkar over Suryakumar's T20I captaincy promotion for Sri Lanka series: 'Say it without fear'
5 months ago

Srikkanth targets Agarkar over Suryakumar's T20I captaincy promotion for Sri Lanka series: 'Say it without fear'

Hindustan Times  

Days after India's chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, revealed the reason behind Hardik Pandya's demotion, former Indian opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth questioned the selector's treatment of the star Team India all-rounder. India's chief selector Agarkar mentioned that Pandya lost on India's T20 captaincy to Suryakumar because of concerns over his availability. Suryakumar eventually pipped Hardik for the captaincy post when the …

Ashish Nehra points out Gautam Gambhir factor for Hardik Pandya's India captaincy snub in SL T20s: ‘New coach has come…’
5 months ago

Ashish Nehra points out Gautam Gambhir factor for Hardik Pandya's India captaincy snub in SL T20s: ‘New coach has come…’

Hindustan Times  

With chief Indian selector Ajit Agarkar and Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir favouring Suryakumar Yadav for the vacant T20I captaincy spot, former India pacer Ashish Nehra has sympathised with ex-vice-captain Hardik Pandya. Hardik's frequent injury absences paved the way for Suryakumar to succeed Rohit Sharma as Team India's captain for the T20I series against Sri Lanka. With Hardik losing …

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya
5 months ago

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya

Hindustan Times  

Former Sri Lanka captain and the current interim coach of the side, Sanath Jayasuriya, said India will feel the absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the upcoming T20I series against them. India will start the Sri Lanka tour without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma The three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka will kickstart a new chapter …

Hardik Pandya absent in Suryakumar Yadav's first huddle as captain, Gambhir's 'happy dressing room' theory helps: Report
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya absent in Suryakumar Yadav's first huddle as captain, Gambhir's 'happy dressing room' theory helps: Report

Hindustan Times  

The next few months are expected to be rather interesting in Indian cricket. Gambhir's appointment was on expected terms, but Suryakumar getting the captaincy ahead of Hardik Pandya came with its element of surprise. A scribe working for Dainik Jagran, quoting a source, informed that on Monday when Suryakumar assembled his team for his first huddle as India's official T20I …

Shubman Gill awarded vice-captaincy as Ajit Agarkar feared the worst for Indian cricket: 'When Hardik got injured…'
5 months ago

Shubman Gill awarded vice-captaincy as Ajit Agarkar feared the worst for Indian cricket: 'When Hardik got injured…'

Hindustan Times  

When Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 internationals, Indian cricket had to ask itself the question: Who is going to be their next T20 captain? The common belief was Hardik Pandya, as he was the one to captain India when Rohit did not play T20Is for a year after the 2022 T20 World Cup. Ajit Agarkar explained why Shubman …

Hardik Pandya meets Gautam Gambhir's staff hours after new head coach's presser as Team India leaves for Sri Lanka
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya meets Gautam Gambhir's staff hours after new head coach's presser as Team India leaves for Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

The Indian team are making their way to Sri Lanka for their limited-overs tour of the country. The team, who will be led by a new coaching staff helmed by Gautam Gambhir and a new captain in T20Is in Suryakumar Yadav, was spotted gathering at the Mumbai airport on Monday just hours after the former gave a press conference along …

When will Jadeja play next? Are Pandya's captaincy prospects over? Key takeaways from Gambhir's first PC as head coach
5 months ago

When will Jadeja play next? Are Pandya's captaincy prospects over? Key takeaways from Gambhir's first PC as head coach

Hindustan Times  

Indian fans got a glimpse of Gautam Gambhir as the team's new head coach as the fomer batter fielded questions in his first press conference since being announced into the post. Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar spoke about the decisions that have been made over the past couple of weeks leading up to the upcoming limited-overs tour of …

Ajit Agarkar gives three reasons why Suryakumar Yadav 'deserved' India's T20I captaincy ahead of Hardik Pandya
5 months ago

Ajit Agarkar gives three reasons why Suryakumar Yadav 'deserved' India's T20I captaincy ahead of Hardik Pandya

Hindustan Times  

Ajit Agarkar, the chief of BCCI's selection committee, opened up on why Suryakumar Yadav was named the new India T20I captain ahead of Hardik Pandya, who was the vice-captain of the squad that won the T20 World Cup last month in Barbados, on Monday. India's Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya The need for a new India captain came about after …

'We want someone who is.....': Ajit Agarkar explains reason behind Hardik Pandya's captaincy snub
5 months ago

'We want someone who is.....': Ajit Agarkar explains reason behind Hardik Pandya's captaincy snub

India TV News  

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar has revealed that fitness concerns regarding Hardik Pandya forced the selection panel and the team management to not elevate him as captain of the Indian men's cricket team in the shortest format of the game. Hardik was the designated vice-captain of Team India during their successful ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign and was seen …

'Sudden U-turn is troubling': Hardik Pandya's captaincy snub labelled 'injustice' as ex-India coach drops blunt reaction
5 months ago

'Sudden U-turn is troubling': Hardik Pandya's captaincy snub labelled 'injustice' as ex-India coach drops blunt reaction

Hindustan Times  

The transition phase has begun in India's T20I team, with Suryakumar Yadav taking over as the new captain. The selectors made a brave call by naming Surya as a skipper over Hardik Pandya, who was Rohit Sharma's deputy in the T20 World Cup 2024, where India emerged victorious. Hardik, captain of an IPL franchise, was touted to take over the …

Hardik Pandya's Champions Trophy fate hinges on Vijay Hazare trophy performance as BCCI cast fitness doubt: Report
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Hardik Pandya's Champions Trophy fate hinges on Vijay Hazare trophy performance as BCCI cast fitness doubt: Report

Hindustan Times  

After a brief international break, Hardik Pandya is all set to return to action in the T20I format, where he lost the captaincy race to Suryakumar Yadav, in the series against Sri Lanka. However, Hardik opted out of the ODI series, which is part of the Sri Lanka tour, for a personal reason, which left his selection for the Champions …

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