The five times IPL champions Mumbai Indians are going through a very tough phase as they are on the ninth spot in the points table with just 3 wins in 11 matches. MI tasted their 8th defeat in a match which was played yesterday at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai against Kolkata Knight Riders as the KKR bowlers ripped apart the MI batting line-up and didn’t let them chase the target of 170 runs.
Not just the team but the skipper of MI, Hardik Pandya is also going through a tough phase and because of this, there are many who are questioning his selection in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. However, the former chief selector, MSK Prasad has supported Hardik Pandya’s selection and this is what he said in an interview, “Don’t think there is a second thought on Hardik’s inclusion and also being made the vice-captain of the side. He was given the mantle of captaincy when Rohit was not there. So that clearly indicated that he was next in line for leadership. The selectors made the right decision by picking him.”
He further added, “Tell me who in the country now is a better fast bowling all-rounder than Hardik? Yes, he has been struggling with his form in recent times. But let us be fair as well, there is so much that has happened. The change of leadership in Mumbai, unfortunately, has affected his form as well. But once he puts on the Indian jersey, he can leave his IPL form behind. And once again I repeat that Hardik Pandya is the best fast bowling all-rounder in the country now no matter what the pundits say.”
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