Hardik Pandya, who will lead the Indian crew within the first ODI in opposition to Australia in Mumbai on Friday, informed a press convention on Thursday that he won’t attend the World Test Championship last as he feels he’s “not done”. Earned my place within the Test crew”.
“No. I’m a really robust particular person morally. I have not completed even 10% to get there. I’m not even a part of the 1%. So it would not be morally proper for me to come back there and take somebody’s place. If If I need to play Test cricket, I’ll work arduous and earn my spot. So, due to this, I cannot be out there for the WTC last or future Test collection till I really feel I’ve earned my spot. Is.
With Sri Lanka shedding the primary Test in opposition to New Zealand in a two-match collection, Australia and India are locked in as finalists of the 2023 World Test Championship, regardless of the Ahmedabad Test ending in a draw. Both groups will probably be head to head at The Oval on seventh June.
Pandya has all the time mentioned that he’ll participate in Tests solely when he will get his stripes. Responding to a query in January the place he was requested when he can be seen in Test matches, Hardik had mentioned, ‘When will I be seen in white?’ Let me be utterly in blue first after which I’ll discuss whites.”
Meanwhile, with common skipper Rohit Sharma unable to play within the first ODI on the Wankhede Stadium because of household commitments, Pandya was named the stand-in captain for the competitors, Cricket Australia reported on Thursday.
“Rohit Sharma is leaving the sport for some household commitments. As per a report in cricket.com.au, Rohit will probably be again to guide for the ultimate two matches.
The 29-year-old all-rounder, who captained Gujarat Titans to title victory in his first look within the Indian Premier League 2022 season, is already the main run-getter for India within the shortest format.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
