Once considered Rohit Sharma’s successor, Hardik Pandya’s captaincy aspirations have faded due to injuries and fitness concerns, leading to Suryakumar Yadav’s rise as a preferred leader. Despite losing the captaincy role to SKY and Shubman Gill, Pandya’s influence within the team remains significant.Where does Gill’s elevation as T20I vice-captain leave Hardik in captaincy race?
Once considered Rohit Sharma’s successor, Hardik Pandya’s captaincy aspirations have faded due to injuries and fitness concerns, leading to Suryakumar Yadav’s rise as a preferred leader. Despite losing the captaincy role to SKY and Shubman Gill, Pandya’s influence within the team remains significant.