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 clever resolution given his struggles ever since his return to cricket following an ankle harm throughout 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 sometimes contain meticulous planning. Nevertheless, there have been issues relating to the readability of planning, evident in selections like excluding Rinku Singh from the squad regardless of earlier inclusion plans,” stated 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.
“Publish the T20 World Cup, there was a brand new plan; they (BCCI) aimed for a youthful workforce 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 stated
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 workforce sitting in ninth place.
He additionally confronted booing within the early IPL matches after taking up 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 crucial for serving Indian cricket all year long. Accidents are inevitable, however correct planning involving constant match play, together with home cricket, is important for a participant’s return. However then there’s this one participant who returns from harm with out fulfilling the identical necessities. That should not occur as a result of it sends the incorrect message to the remainder of the workforce. After they see one participant receiving particular therapy, it disrupts the workforce atmosphere,” the previous allrounder stated.
“Cricket is not like tennis; it is a workforce sport the place equality is important. Each participant must 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 workforce sport firstly. I’ve witnessed issues up to now, notably throughout the T20 World Cup final yr, that went in opposition to the ideas of Indian cricket—situations the place sure gamers got undue benefit, which is unacceptable,” Irfan, who’s a cricket knowledgeable and commentator on Star Sports activities Press Room, stated.
“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 stated.
