Hardik Pandya: Successor To Rohit Sharma After ODI World Cup?
Four months away from the ODI World Cup 2023, former India coach Ravi Shastri is already contemplating on who could take the captaincy from the MI skipper after the showpiece event. Shastri has expressed his admiration for Hardik Pandya’s leadership skills and believes that he should be the one to take over the reins of the 50-over format after the global event. Although Hardik is tipped to take the captaincy from Rohit Sharma in the T20 format, Shastri insists that the Gujarat skipper should be given the same responsibility in the 50-over format as well.
Ravi Shastri’s Take On Hardik Pandya’s Future
Speaking to The Week, Shastri said, “After the World Cup, I feel he [Hardik Pandya] should take over captaincy in white-ball cricket. Rohit should lead India in the World Cup, no question there.”
Rohit Sharma’s Leadership Under Scrutiny
Rohit Sharma’s leadership has come under criticism since India failed to win two ICC events – the T20 World Cup semi-final match to England and the WTC Final to Australia. With the 50-Over World Cup in 2023 likely to be the last for Rohit Sharma, the pressure is on him to ensure India’s victory.
Conclusion
Hardik Pandya is seen as the successor to Rohit Sharma after the ODI World Cup 2023. Ravi Shastri has expressed his admiration for the Gujarat skipper’s leadership skills and believes that he should be given the responsibility to lead the team in the 50-over format. With the World Cup being the last for Rohit Sharma, the pressure is on him to ensure India’s victory.