‘Hardik Next In Line For Captaincy’: MSK Prasad Reacts To Pandya’s Return As India Vice-Captain For T20 World Cup

New Delhi: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya who is currently leading Mumbai Indians has been announced as the vice-captain for the Indian Cricket Team that will feature in the upcoming T20 World Cup which will be played in the USA and West Indies. This will be his first outing for India after eight months. The all-rounder last featured for India in the ODI World Cup against Bangladesh before getting sidelined due to injury.

Hardik’s appointment as Rohit’s deputy for the World Cup surprised many cricketers and fans but former BCCI chairman of selectors MSK Prasad backed the decision of management to appoint Hardik as Rohit’s deputy.

“I don’t think there is a second thought on Hardik’s inclusion and also being made the vice-captain of the side. He was given the mantle of captaincy when Rohit was not there. So that clearly indicated that he was next in line for leadership. The selectors made the right decision by picking him. Tell me, who in the country now is a better fast bowling all-rounder than Hardik?” Prasad said during an interaction with RevSportz.

“Yes, he has been struggling with his form in recent times. But let us be fair as well; there is so much that has happened. Change of leadership in Mumbai, unfortunately, has affected his form as well. But once he puts on the Indian jersey, he can leave his IPL form behind. And once again, I repeat that Hardik Pandya is the best fast bowling all-rounder in the country now no matter what the pundits say.”