NEW DELHI: Famend cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle has sparked debate over the inclusion of India all-rounder Hardik Pandya within the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in June.
Bhogle’s feedback are available in gentle of Pandya’s latest struggles with health and his restricted bowling contribution within the IPL 2024 season.
Pandya, who captains the Mumbai Indians on this yr’s IPL, made a comeback to cricket after a five-month hiatus because of an ankle damage sustained throughout the ODI World Cup final yr.Whereas Pandya initially bowled a couple of overs in his return matches, his bowling workload has been sporadic, elevating doubts over his potential to contribute as an all-rounder.Bhogle identified Pandya’s waning power-hitting abilities and questioned whether or not he nonetheless deserves a spot within the T20 World Cup squad solely as a batsman if he’s unable to bowl constantly.
“If Hardik shouldn’t be bowling, does Hardik make the T20 World Cup squad?” Bhogle questioned, whereas talking on Cricbuzz. “Is he among the many prime six batters in India if he’s not bowling? I’m not completely satisfied of that as a result of if he’s not bowling and he’s not ending as powerfully, he must bat up, the place all of the competitors is.”
Bhogle emphasised the significance of Pandya’s all-round talents in balancing India’s enjoying XI, notably within the absence of standard bowling choices among the many top-order batsmen.
Pandya’s potential to bowl 4 overs gives an important extra bowling choice for the group and ensures the presence of at the least two all-rounders, with Ravindra Jadeja additionally in competition.
Nevertheless, with Pandya’s health and bowling type underneath scrutiny, his choice for the T20 World Cup may hinge on his potential to regain full health and contribute successfully with each bat and ball.
Bhogle’s feedback are available in gentle of Pandya’s latest struggles with health and his restricted bowling contribution within the IPL 2024 season.
Pandya, who captains the Mumbai Indians on this yr’s IPL, made a comeback to cricket after a five-month hiatus because of an ankle damage sustained throughout the ODI World Cup final yr.Whereas Pandya initially bowled a couple of overs in his return matches, his bowling workload has been sporadic, elevating doubts over his potential to contribute as an all-rounder.Bhogle identified Pandya’s waning power-hitting abilities and questioned whether or not he nonetheless deserves a spot within the T20 World Cup squad solely as a batsman if he’s unable to bowl constantly.
“If Hardik shouldn’t be bowling, does Hardik make the T20 World Cup squad?” Bhogle questioned, whereas talking on Cricbuzz. “Is he among the many prime six batters in India if he’s not bowling? I’m not completely satisfied of that as a result of if he’s not bowling and he’s not ending as powerfully, he must bat up, the place all of the competitors is.”
Bhogle emphasised the significance of Pandya’s all-round talents in balancing India’s enjoying XI, notably within the absence of standard bowling choices among the many top-order batsmen.
Pandya’s potential to bowl 4 overs gives an important extra bowling choice for the group and ensures the presence of at the least two all-rounders, with Ravindra Jadeja additionally in competition.
Nevertheless, with Pandya’s health and bowling type underneath scrutiny, his choice for the T20 World Cup may hinge on his potential to regain full health and contribute successfully with each bat and ball.
