look news india
The IPL 2024 season seems to be full of challenges for Hardik Pandya. Firstly, Hardik Pandya is being continuously trolled over the ongoing controversy regarding the captaincy of Mumbai Indians. On the other hand, he is facing the anger of fans and on the other hand, questions are being raised about his fitness also. At the beginning of IPL 2024, Hardik Pandya started the innings by bowling the first over but as the tournament progressed, his bowling role reduced. Hardik Pandya did not bowl a single over in the match played against Delhi Capitals. When he was asked about this after the match, he assured that everything is fine and he will bowl when the right time comes. Now former cricketer Simon Dooley has raised questions on the fitness of Hardik Pandya. He believes that there is something wrong with Hardik Pandya.
The former New Zealand cricketer told Cricbuzz that you go out and make a statement by opening the bowling in the first match and then suddenly you are no longer needed. Are they injured, let me tell you there is something wrong. They don't accept. But something is definitely wrong with them. This is my inner feeling.
This statement of Simon Dooley has increased the concern of Indian fans. There is talk that Hardik Pandya is returning to competitive cricket after a long time due to injury. He was injured in the match against Bangladesh in the World Cup 2023. He was ruled out of the entire tournament due to a leg injury. Now after 5 months he has returned to the cricket field.
It is noteworthy that T20 World Cup 2024 is to start from June 1, 2024. Hardik's presence in the team brings good balance to the playing eleven. If Hardik Pandya is injured and is unable to bowl, then it is a matter of concern for the Indian team.