Following BCCI‘s announcement of India’s 15-member squad, there was backlash on social media for Pandya’s appointment as captain Rohit Sharma‘s deputy.
Was appointing Pandya in management function a smart choice given his struggles ever since his return to cricket following an ankle damage in the course of the ODI World Cup final yr? Former Indian allrounder Irfan Pathan believes that premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah would have been a extra appropriate alternative for India’s vice-captaincy within the mega event.
“Choice processes usually contain meticulous planning. Nevertheless, there have been considerations relating to the readability of planning, evident in selections like excluding Rinku Singh from the squad regardless of earlier inclusion plans,” mentioned Irfan speaking to Timesofindia.com.
“Following the (final) T20 World Cup, there’s a shift in technique from avoiding senior gamers to together with them for his or her expertise. Readability in planning is essential… Beforehand, Hardik Pandya had the captaincy, however (now) Rohit Sharma took over for T20 matches.
“Submit the T20 World Cup, there was a brand new plan; they (BCCI) aimed for a youthful crew with Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav as potential captains,” Irfan, who was a part of India’s solely T20 World Cup triumph in 2007, added.
“Hardik Pandya being vice-captain, I perceive the rationale behind it as a result of significance of continuity in management…But, I consider somebody like (Jasprit) Bumrah would not have been a foul alternative both,” Irfan additional mentioned
Pandya, who changed Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain forward of the IPL 2024, has scored 197 runs and brought solely six wickets in 10 video games, along with his crew sitting in ninth place.
He additionally confronted booing within the early IPL matches after taking on as Mumbai Indians captain from Rohit who led the franchise to 5 titles.
“But, questions come up relating to Pandya’s efficiency consistency and dedication to Indian cricket. Common participation in home cricket is important for serving Indian cricket all year long. Accidents are inevitable, however correct planning involving constant match play, together with home cricket, is significant for a participant’s return. However then there’s this one participant who returns from damage with out fulfilling the identical necessities. That should not occur as a result of it sends the flawed message to the remainder of the crew. After they see one participant receiving particular therapy, it disrupts the crew surroundings,” the previous allrounder mentioned.
“Cricket is not like tennis; it is a crew sport the place equality is significant. Each participant ought to be handled pretty and equally. No matter whether or not you are a newcomer or a seasoned participant like Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli, cricket is a crew sport in the beginning. I’ve witnessed issues up to now, significantly in the course of the T20 World Cup final yr, that went towards the ideas of Indian cricket—cases the place sure gamers got undue benefit, which is unacceptable,” Irfan, who’s a cricket professional and commentator on Star Sports activities Press Room, mentioned.
“To achieve tournaments just like the World Cup, it is crucial that each participant is handled pretty and equally. So, now, coming again to your query about,” Irfan mentioned.
