Ashish Nehra drops the 'IPL' factor and says, 'Tricky' Call Between Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya for the T20 World Cup
The squads of Team India for the upcoming tour of South Africa have been the topic of discussion lately. After reports emerged that veteran Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will miss the white-ball leg of the tour (three T20Is and as many ODIs), the BCCI confirmed earlier this week that the star batters will return to the team for a two-match Test series, starting December 26. With Rohit rested and vice captain Hardik Pandya out injured, KL Rahul will lead the team in the 50-over format, while Suryakumar Yadav will get his first taste of India captaincy away from home, having led the side to a T20I series win over Australia on Friday.
Speaking on the injury to Hardik, former India pacer Ashish Nehra feels the all-rounder's absence has made the situation tricky for the team.
Nehra said, "I don't know about captaincy; there is still time. It is a tricky one for the selectors, too. Hardik Pandya also got injured, and it will be interesting to see when he comes back into the Indian side. If Hardik Pandya plays straight in the IPL, it will be difficult for any selection committee.”
He further added, "Somebody like Rohit Sharma. Somebody likes Virat Kohli. If they are fit, we do not need to discuss their form. Definitely, they will be there in the Caribbean and USA.”