New Delhi: hardik pandia are set to lead India in the three-match Twenty20 International Series starting January 3 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan is happy with Hardik’s approach as captain, but says team management should focus on Baroda’s fitness “if they see him as a long-time captain”. warned the
After serving as captain in the T20I series, Hardik also represented Rohit Sharma in the ODI series of three games against the Islanders.
“From seeing the captain of the Gujarat Titans or India’s Hardik Pandya last year, I think you can see that he communicates well,” Pathan told Star Sports.
Hardik captained the Gujarat Titans in his debut season last year to win Indian Premier League (IPL) glory. He also led India to his 1–0 victory over New Zealand last November.
“I was impressed with his approach and calmness as captain, but if India wants to see him as captain for a long time, one thing must be kept in mind. , is the duty of the team manager, and his fitness is extremely important, especially towards the end of the business of major tournaments.
“Being captain also means more work. A captain cannot miss a lot of games,” added Patan.
(with input from IANS)
After serving as captain in the T20I series, Hardik also represented Rohit Sharma in the ODI series of three games against the Islanders.
“From seeing the captain of the Gujarat Titans or India’s Hardik Pandya last year, I think you can see that he communicates well,” Pathan told Star Sports.
Hardik captained the Gujarat Titans in his debut season last year to win Indian Premier League (IPL) glory. He also led India to his 1–0 victory over New Zealand last November.
“I was impressed with his approach and calmness as captain, but if India wants to see him as captain for a long time, one thing must be kept in mind. , is the duty of the team manager, and his fitness is extremely important, especially towards the end of the business of major tournaments.
“Being captain also means more work. A captain cannot miss a lot of games,” added Patan.
(with input from IANS)