Former Baroda coach Dav Whatmore not too long ago took a pointed jab at Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Whatmore, who had stints with varied worldwide groups together with Sri Lanka (World Cup win in 1996), Pakistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, served as Baroda’s coach in the course of the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. He was additionally the coach of the Indian facet that gained the U19 World Cup in 2008 below management of Virat Kohli.
Dav Whatmore’s amusement on Hardik Pandya
In an interview with the Pakistan YouTube channel Pak Ardour, Whatmore highlighted his bemusement at Hardik’s continued affiliation with Baroda regardless of his extended absence from the group. He remarked, “It all the time amuses me that he’s [Hardik] termed because the all-rounder from Baroda however he hasn’t performed for Baroda for years! So, sure, there are some who don’t try this,”
Hardik has not performed first-class cricket for Baroda since 2018, making solely sporadic appearances in home competitions except for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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BCCI’s efforts to encourage home cricket participation
Whatmore additionally recommended the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its current efforts to encourage gamers to take part in home codecs just like the Ranji Trophy. He famous, “Not too long ago, I’ve seen that the BCCI have been eager that gamers take part in Ranji Trophy in addition to different two codecs to make sure they see cricket as sports activities. Efforts are made to ensure 4-day cricket will not be uncared for,”
Pandya’s present standing and home cricket participation
Regardless of not being a part of the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, Hardik stays a key determine within the T20I squad, although he’s neither the captain nor the vice-captain. The captaincy has been handed to Suryakumar Yadav, with Hardik’s focus shifting to his position within the T20I sequence.
Pandya’s white-ball performances proceed to be spectacular, with notable information in each ODIs and T20Is. Nevertheless, his home cricket participation stays restricted, elevating questions on his long-term dedication to the home circuit.
