T20 World Cup 2021: 3 Reasons Why Hardik Pandya Deserves To Be In The Indian Squad

T20 World Cup 2021: 3 Reasons Why Hardik Pandya Deserves To Be In The Indian Squad. The fate of Hardik Pandya is still uncertain for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Hardik Pandya was named in the Indian squad that was picked for T20 World Cup 2021. Selectors picked him on the basis of his all-rounder abilities, as he is a fantastic batsman and a medium-pace bowler. Selectors felt that Pandya can play the role of 6th bowler in the playing XI.

However, Hardik Pandya did not bowl for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2021. The move also affected Mumbai Indians’ performance in the tournament, who could not make it for the playoffs. Now, selectors are uncertain about Hardik Pandya’s all-rounder role for T20 World Cup 2021.

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BCCI still has time till October 15 to make changes in India’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. BCCI selectors are going to take a final call till October 15 on Pandya’s inclusion into the Indian squad. Here we talk about 3 reasons why Hardik Pandya deserves to be in the Indian squad for T20 World Cup 2021.

T20 World Cup 2021: 3 Reasons Why Hardik Pandya Deserves To Be In The Indian Squad

3. Powerful Finisher

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Hardik Pandya is a powerful finisher. He is one of the best Indian batsmen at the lower-middle order. His ability to hit big shots makes him a good choice at the lower order. He is also a great finisher.

He has hit many quickfire knocks for Indian team and his IPL franchise Mumbai Indians. During the India vs Australia T20I series last year, Pandya smacked 2 sixes in the final over of Daniel Sams to clinch the series victory for India in the series.

2. Good Experience of Playing ICC Tournaments

Hardik Pandya has a good experience of playing ICC tournaments. He was part of the Indian team in ICC T20 World Cup 2016, where he also played some good knocks with the bat and bowled crucial spells. The right-handed batsman also played in ICC Champions Trophy 2017.

His quickfire knock against Pakistan in the final in a losing cause is still memorable for many Indian cricket fans. Moreover, the 27-year-old was also part of the Indian squad in ICC ODI World Cup 2019, where India reached the semi-finals. Hence, his experience might be valuable for the team during ICC T20 World Cup 2021.

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1. Good Records In T20Is In Last 2 Years

Hardik Pandya did not manage to impress with his performance in IPL 2021, excluding a 40+ plus knock in one game. However, if we take a look at his performance in T20Is in the last two years, he has done a commendable job.

In 2021, he has batted in 5 T20I innings and scored 96 runs at an average of 24 and a strike rate of 131+. In the year 2020, the Baroda cricketer played 3 T20I matches and scored 78 runs at an average of 39 and a strike rate of 156+. He has also picked 4 wickets in 6 games that he played this year.