MUMBAI: Hardik Pandya’s 2024 Indian Premier League season and Mumbai Indians struggled throughout, ending with just four wins. The controversy around Sukabumi started with the appointment of Pandya as captain, which angered many fans and caused a backlash against the management. Pandya faced a lot of problems at the Wankhede Stadium and performed poorly, scoring only 216 runs and taking 11 wickets in 14 matches.
Despite his IPL struggles, Pandya has been selected in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, but concerns about his form remain. While former India star Suresh Raina remains confident, Pandya believes he will shine, especially against Pakistan.
“He is absolutely right (for India). A temporary bad look does not make a person bad.
Pandya is crucial to India’s T20I squad, leading the way even as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli focus on the ODI World Cup in 2023. When Rohit returns as captain for the T20 World Cup, Pandya will be his deputy. India will start their campaign against Ireland on June 5 and play Pakistan on June 9.
