Who will replace Hardik Pandya?
With this development, Kolkata Knight Riders’ all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is being dubbed as the frontrunner to replace Hardik Pandya in the Team India squad for the T20 World Cup. Interestingly, Iyer has lit up the IPL 2021, scoring 193 runs in just five games including two fifties.
Is Hardik Pandya from a poor family?
Hardik Pandya was born on 11 October 1993 in Surat, Gujarat. He enrolled his two sons (Hardik and Krunal) into Kiran More’s cricket academy in Vadodara. Financially weak, the Pandya family lived in a rented apartment in Gorwa, with the brothers using a second-hand car to travel to the cricket ground.
Why Hardik Pandya did not ball?
Team India fans have been patiently waiting to see Hardik Pandya bowl once again. The all-rounder had undergone a back surgery in late 2019, which ruled him out of action from international cricket for a long time. He returned to competitive cricket in IPL 2020.
Is Hardik Pandya fully fit?
Selectors had cited that he is completely fit and will bowl if need arises. But as the tournament progressed, Hardik’s fitness looked dicey with he not bowling at all in the opener against Pakistan.
Is Venkatesh Iyer in Indian squad?
Young all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is likely to be named in India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. Iyer has been making waves with his performances in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Venkatesh Iyer’s rise has been a phenomenal one.
Is Venkatesh Iyer selected for World Cup?
In fact, he is the only accomplished all-rounder in the squad. And it makes sense why Iyer was picked as a net bowler for the T20 World Cup.
Which Indian cricketer has birthday today?
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli celebrates his birthday today, 5 November.
Who discovered Hardik Pandya?
In 2015, John Wright saw great potential in him, so, he selected Pandya in the Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL team at a base price of Rs 10 lakhs.
Why is Hardik not bowling for India?
Hardik Pandya has not been bowling as he is recovering from recurring back injury issues. Kapil Dev said it’s important that the all-rounder begins to bowl at the nets, stressing that injury concerns are difficult to deal with, especially in an all-rounder’s case.
Why Hardik is not bowling in IPL?
The Indian selectors have named Hardik in the T20 World Cup squad, but the Baroda all-rounder has not been bowling for Mumbai Indians, two years after undergoing a back surgery in the UK.
Why does hardik drop?
Hardik’s name went missing from India’s T20I squad for the three-match series against New Zealand and many reckoned that fitness was the reason for the same. However, according to a report in Times of India, he has been dropped as selectors don’t see merit in him to play as a pure batter.
Who is Hardik Pandya wife?
Nataša Stankovićm. 2020
Hardik Pandya/Wife
Hardik and Natasa got engaged on January 1, 2020. Hardik announced that he got married to Natasa during the lockdown and announced the news on May 31, 2020.