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Questions are constantly being raised on Hardik Pandya's fitness. Due to his fitness, he did not even get the captaincy of the T20 team. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar also gave this reason behind Hardik not getting the captaincy. Meanwhile, former Team India coach Ravi Shastri has advised Hardik Pandya to work harder on his fitness.
Said this about Hardik Pandya's fitness
Ravi Shastri recently talked about Hardik Pandya's fitness in an interview. Meanwhile, he told Hardik Pandya how he can improve his fitness and make a place in the ODI team for the Champions Trophy next year. He said, 'I think he should continue playing. Match fitness is very important, so he should play all the T20 matches there.' If he looks fit, he can make a place in the ODI team.
Bowling is important
He further said, 'He has to focus on his bowling. If someone bowls only three overs in a ODI match where 10 overs have to be bowled, it affects the balance of the team. If you can consistently bowl 8 to 10 overs in every match and then bat, then I think he can also play in ODI cricket.'
Hardik will have to decide himself
About Hardik, he said, 'Everything depends on Hardik Pandya. He knows his body better. But I think the kind of performance he has shown in the World Cup will push him back into the ODI team.' He will have to improve his fitness further.