Why Hardik Pandya Shouldn't Be Picked For India's T20 World Cup 2024 Squad
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Hardik Pandya has captained India in 16 T20 Internationals so far. But, should he be picked in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad on current form?
Hardik Pandya's possible inclusion in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad has sparked debate among cricket experts and fans of late. The 30-year-old has been a major talking point during the first three weeks of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Ever since Pandya was announced as Mumbai Indians' new captain in place of India's all-format skipper Rohit Sharma ahead of IPL 2024, the controversial decision has received widespread disappointment from fans.
MI's newly-appointed captain has been booed heavily at various stadiums, including at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad as well at Mumbai's home ground - the Wankhede Stadium.
Furthermore, MI started their IPL 2024 campaign with three consecutive losses under Hardik's leadership although the five-time IPL winners have bounced back with back-to-back wins in their next two games.
Fitness and finishing ability concerns
Apart from Hardik's captaincy, his all-round form and finishing ability have been under scanner in the ongoing IPL.
