File photograph of Hardik Pandya© AFP
There was a number of chatter surrounding the appointment of Indian cricket workforce’s subsequent T20I skipper after Rohit Sharma retired from the format following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Whereas the expectation was that vice-captain Hardik Pandya will succeed Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as a powerful contender prior to now couple of days. Media studies claimed that Hardik’s health points have develop into a hindrance within the eyes of the workforce administration and Suryakumar might be picked because the one to guide the facet within the upcoming T20I sequence towards Sri Lanka. Nonetheless, following the studies, ‘We wish captain Hardik’ began trending on X (previously Twitter) with many followers expressing their assist for the all-rounder. Hardik was a prime performer within the T20 World Cup and has additionally received the IPL as a captain.
Women and gents, that is your captain talking, captain Hardik Pandya.
WE WANT CAPTAIN HARDIK pic.twitter.com/kmo9kKyQEg
— JAISH (@i_boulti) July 17, 2024
In the meantime, Suryakumar Yadav is the best positioned Indian at second spot, whereas younger opener Yashasvi Jaiswal occupies the sixth place within the ICC T20I batting rankings issued on Wednesday. Ruturaj Gaikwad has dropped a spot to the eighth place within the T20 batters’ record, which was up to date following India’s current 4-1 sequence conquer Zimbabwe.
We Need Captain Hardik pic.twitter.com/SzuTqM7bdT
— Crx3r(@lmao_crx3r) July 17, 2024
Jaiswal was the massive winner following his 141 runs within the sequence as he rose 4 locations, behind No.1 ranked batter Travis Head of Australia and Suryakumar.
Shubman Gill, who led India towards Zimbabwe within the absence of senior gamers and was the main run-scorer of the sequence with 170 runs from 5 innings, moved up a whopping 36 locations to thirty seventh.
No Indian options within the prime 10 of the T20I bowlers rankings. Axar Patel, who was rested for the Zimbabwe sequence, dropped 4 locations to thirteenth spot.
Quick bowler Mukesh Kumar and spinner Washington Sundar additionally made upward actions.
Mukesh, who scalped eight wickets from three video games, has gained 36 locations to rise to forty sixth spot. Washington, who picked up eight wickets in 5 matches, has risen 21 spots to 73rd rank.
(With PTI inputs)
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