Hardik Pandya Considered for India’s New ODI Captain Role

By Umesh Kumar

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Posted: January 4, 2025
Last updated: March 3, 2025

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Amid the ongoing debates regarding Rohit Sharma’s future as the captain of the Indian ODI team, reports indicate that Hardik Pandya is being considered as a potential candidate to take over the leadership role. This development follows recent events where Rohit Sharma missed the final Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Hardik Pandya is seen as a promising candidate for the captaincy role, especially in high-pressure settings, such as upcoming ICC tournaments like the Champions Trophy. While Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav were considered, they have been ruled out as options for becoming India’s ODI captain. Hardik, who does not participate in Test cricket, has led India in three ODIs, achieving notable success including a five-wicket victory against Australia.

Adding to his leadership credentials, Hardik Pandya served as the captain of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024 season, stepping in for Rohit Sharma. Despite this opportunity, the team ended up at the bottom of the table—a historical low for the franchise. However, his track record with the Gujarat Titans is impressive, having led the team to consecutive IPL finals and securing a championship win in the 2022 season.

As discussions continue within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Hardik’s past performances and leadership capabilities make him a strong candidate for India’s ODI captaincy. The future captaincy decision will be critical as India gears up for significant international tournaments. With Hardik’s varied experience and previous successes, Indian cricket fans and experts await the official announcement with keen interest.