“His body is weak”. Former India star raises concerns over Hardik Pandya’s 2027 ODI World Cup chances | Cricket News:
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif raises concerns Hardik PandyaRecurring health issues, questioning the lack of clarity surrounding all the injuries across the board while admitting uncertainty over whether he will still be a part of India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.Hardik: recently missed the ODI series against Afghanistan due to injury and has also been ruled out of India’s upcoming 50-over series against England in July. Her absence has once again sparked discussions about her long-term health, a topic that Kaif believes has not been adequately addressed.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif acknowledged Hardik’s immense value in the Indian team and described him as an irreplaceable all-rounder in the current setup. However, he admitted that the Baroda star’s injury record makes it difficult to predict how long he can continue at the highest level.“I can’t get his guarantee. Even I don’t understand his case. He is a big game winner. There is no one close to him as an all-rounder in the current lot. He knows it too. But his body is weak. He was also injured in 2023, and after that it was never the same. you know We only know through sources,” he said.Kaif also criticized the lack of communication about Hardik’s health condition, arguing that supporters deserve more transparency in the absence of a key player.“Fans also have a right to know what really happened, and we need more transparency. This is what happened to Hardik in his career. There are always questions about his injury, what exactly happened and why he disappeared,” he added.While discussing India’s ODI squad, Kaif also weighed in on: Yashasvi JaiswalThe absence of the team for the England series. The young opener strengthened his case with a century in the last ODI against Afghanistan but was still not included in the 15-man squad.Kaif supported the decision of the selection committee Ishan Kishan instead, points to the wicketkeeper-batter’s versatility and ability to contribute in multiple roles. He also suggested that Kishan’s current form and support comes from the head coach Gautam Gambhir worked in his favor.“Jaiswal will play. He will be an all-format player. His time will also come. Agarkar said they can only pick 15 players, and I agree with him. We have a lot of solid players, and some people always miss out like this. They have to pick Jaiswal or Ishan Kishan. Kishan gets the nod because he can also bat in the middle. Good too, Gambhir wants to be there Kishan was there. There is also that liking. I said this for the last time too. He is also in good shape so I agreed to the call. Jaiswal will have to wait,” Kaif said.Despite missing out on this occasion, Kaif remains convinced that Jaiswal’s future lies in all three formats for India. For now, however, the youngster will have to remain patient as the competition for places continues to intensify ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle.
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