BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar attributed the choice to Pandya’s health points, however former Sri Lankan cricketer Russel Arnold means that there are extra components concerned.
Arnold highlighted Pandya’s difficult IPL 2024 season with the Mumbai Indians as a big issue within the resolution. After two profitable years with the Gujarat Titans, Pandya’s return to MI was fraught with difficulties. The staff ended the season on the backside of the desk, managing solely 4 wins in 14 matches.
“I reckon with how the IPL went and whereas Hardik could not actually achieve the respect of everybody round him, may need prompted BCCI to look in a distinct path,” Arnold said in an interview with Sports activities Tak.
Arnold although feels that each Pandya and Yadav are distinctive gamers.
“Nicely, each are distinctive gamers. They convey various things to the get together. Suryakumar Yadav might be one of many higher T20 batters going round and the way in which he performs it, he clearly has to see and skim the sport like nobody else. Hardik has additionally proven that,” he stated.
Pandya’s return to MI was marked by backlash from followers and a disappointing staff end result. The alleged inner discord and poor outcomes seem to have impacted his standing, influencing the BCCI’s resolution to pick out a brand new chief.
“It is about getting everybody to gel and holding everybody calm and comfortable so as to pull within the one path. I am not saying that would not have occurred below Hardik, however I suppose, at this specific second, it was a very good alternative and it is an ideal alternative for Suryakumar to showcase what he can do and make it his personal,” Arnold added.
As Workforce India prepares for the Sri Lanka tour, consideration can be targeted on Suryakumar Yadav to look at how he handles the captaincy function and leads the staff within the T20 format. In the meantime, Hardik Pandya can be seeking to regain his kind and respect, doubtlessly making a case for future management.
