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In a dramatic development for Indian cricket, Hardik Pandya remains a strong contender for the role of T20I captain, even though Suryakumar Yadav has been given the leadership role by the national selectors and head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Despite the intense speculation and scrutiny surrounding the captaincy, Pandya’s prospects look brighter than ever. Renowned broadcaster Harsha Bhogle has suggested that Pandya could soon be appointed as captain again, despite having ceded the position to Suryakumar in July.
The BCCI is leaving the captaincy option open for Hardik Pandya.
Hardik Pandya faces a pivotal moment in his leadership journey. According to Harsha Bhogle, the Indian cricket team management and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are making a significant investment in Pandya by instructing him to participate in all white-ball matches.
Reports suggest that Pandya’s career in red-ball cricket is likely over, with the BCCI aiming for him to focus exclusively on white-ball formats. Bhogle indicates that Pandya has been directed to play every white-ball game, and if he maintains his fitness, he is poised to be reinstated as captain.
Bhogle further revealed that the BCCI has kept the captaincy door open for Pandya, planning to reassess his leadership potential based on his performance and fitness in ODIs and T20Is. The current strategy involves evaluating Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership in T20 cricket while closely monitoring Pandya’s readiness.
Pandya’s future as the captain hinges on his ability to consistently perform and stay fit in the limited-overs formats, as his commitment and readiness for leadership will be under careful examination.
Hardik Pandya has been asked to play all white ball games: Harsha Bhogle
Harsha Bhogle said: “Hardik Pandya has been asked to play all white ball games. The captaincy door is open for him; they are just testing Suryakumar Yadav. Hardik has to stay fit and play all white ball games in order to get back.”
Rumors are circulating about a possible romance between Hardik Pandya and British model Jasmin Walia.
Recently, Hardik Pandya has been making headlines due to developments in his personal life. He and his wife, Natasa Stankovic, have decided to part ways after four years of marriage.
In the wake of their separation, new rumors have emerged connecting Pandya to British model and singer Jasmin Walia. The speculation was sparked when fans observed that both Hardik and Jasmin had shared images featuring a pool with a remarkably similar backdrop.
Jasmin posted a photo of herself in a flowing blue blouse over a bikini, set against the picturesque Mykonos landscape. Coincidentally, Hardik shared a video of himself walking around a pool that seemed to be in the same scenic Greek location.
The similarities in their posts have led to a surge of dating rumors online. Additionally, Jasmin’s Instagram photo, showing her at the beach in a bikini, includes a cropped image where Hardik’s arm and a visible tattoo can be seen, suggesting they might have been on vacation together.
