Crew India has left for Sri Lanka to take part within the three-match T20I and ODI sequence. The T20I aspect departed from Mumbai on Monday (July 22).
New management and squad adjustments
Crew India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed his first press convention in his new position. Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as India’s new T20I captain following the retirements of senior gamers Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja.
Rohit will return to captain the ODI aspect, with Kohli can even play within the 50-over format sequence. Shubman Gill has been named the brand new vice-captain for each the ODI and T20I groups, succeeding skilled gamers like Hardik Pandya.
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Hardik Pandya’s heat interplay with Abhishek Nayar
Earlier than Males in Blue’s departure to Sri Lanka, Hardik was seen sharing a heat hug with new assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on the Mumbai airport. This heartfelt second highlighted the constructive environment inside the staff regardless of current adjustments and challenges. Hardik, who’s a part of the T20I squad, engaged in light-hearted dialog and maintained a cheerful demeanor, reflecting his readiness for the upcoming sequence.
Right here’s the video:
Hardik Pandya joined the T20I staff forward of the Sri Lanka sequence.
– He meets Abhishek Nayar, the Assistant coach of Indian staff. 👌pic.twitter.com/0NAxiSQcvS
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 22, 2024
Hardik’s position and health challenges
Hardik has joined the staff for the T20I sequence however won’t take part within the ODI matches, a call influenced by his ongoing health points. Regardless of his pivotal position in earlier matches, Hardik’s health issues led to the choice of Suryakumar because the T20I captain. BCCI chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, emphasised Pandya’s significance to the staff however acknowledged that health challenges impacted his position and availability.
