Former India left-arm fast-bowler Irfan Pathan believes pace-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah could have made for a suitable candidate as India’s vice-captain for the Men’s T20 World Cup, instead of Hardik Pandya, who was named as Rohit Sharma’s deputy for the mega event.
Pandya, who returned to action in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after recovering from an injury, has failed to make an impact with both bat and ball, and his problems compounded, thanks to MI’s topsy-turvy campaign in the tournament so far.
Irfan Pathan alleges a contentious dispute in Baroda cricket over the selection of a head coach. Read more about the unfolding turmoil.
It is very important for India that all the players are fit and especially when it comes to the fitness of the Indian skipper who suffered a thumb injury in the ODI match against Bangladesh.
Notably, the ODI World Cup is all set to take place in October and November in India. The BCCI is all geared up to prepare a potential squad ahead of the World Cup. Workload management of the players and injuries are some of the concerns for the team management.
Notably, the star Indian all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, is all set to lead team India in a 3-match t20i home series against Sri Lanka in the absence of Rohit Sharma. Later in the ODI series, he will also be there with the Indian squad as the deputy.
The anticipation is raging so high among Indians that just like most of us and Harbhajan Singh, former Indian cricketer Irfan Khan is as keen as mustard.
Just when the Mumbai Indians were looking at their maiden IPL 2022 victory, Dhoni scored a sensational 16 runs off the last 4 balls to shatter all the Mumbai fans and players hopes.
India reshuffled its batting order at the top after an eight-wicket loss to New Zealand on Sunday, with Ishan Kishan opening with KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma sliding to number three. India's strategy backfired, as they were only able to score 110/7 in 20 overs, which New Zealand easily chased down in 14.3 overs.
Irfan Khan is a former Indian cricketer and actor. He was bowling all-rounder and a member of the Indian cricket team that won the inaugural 2007 ICC Twenty20 World Cup and also a member Indian cricket team that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
