Former India participant Reetinder Singh Sodhi reckons Hardik Pandya changing KL Rahul as ODI vice-captain is an indication that he may lead Workforce India quickly.
He praised the Baroda all-rounder for guiding the Males in Blue to a 2-1 victory within the T20I collection towards Sri Lanka. The veteran reckons Pandya would possibly lead India’s white-ball groups after the 2023 50-over ODI World Cup. For the uninitiated, Pandya had earlier helped India win the T20I collection 1-0 in New Zealand final 12 months.
Talking to India Information, Sodhi mentioned:
“Making Hardik Pandya vice-captain is an indication that he’s seen as the following ODI captain. He has emerged as an choice. It seems to be like he has it in him. He captained very effectively within the T20Is.”
In the meantime, KL Rahul has been dropped as Rohit Sharma’s deputy owing to a lean patch throughout codecs. In ODIs, he scored 73, 14 and eight within the three-match collection in Bangladesh, which India misplaced 2-1.
“In ODI cricket, Arshdeep Singh generally is a large success” – Reetinder Singh Sodhi forward of IND vs SL ODI collection
Sodhi feels Arshdeep Singh can achieve ODI cricket however mentioned that the left-arm pacer should present self-discipline within the 50-over format.
It’s price mentioning that Arshdeep bowled 5 no-balls within the second T20I towards the Islanders in Pune, which price India, as they misplaced the sport by 16 runs. Sodhi mentioned:
“In ODI cricket, Arshdeep Singh generally is a large success. Having mentioned that, how he bowled no-balls in T20, he wants to organize effectively. In ODIs, it’s important to present extra consistency, however he has it in him.”
Sodhi added that skilled pacer Mohammed Shami ought to solely discover a place within the enjoying XI for the primary ODI if he is in good rhythm. The veteran desires the crew to proceed with the in-form pacer Umran Malik and Mohammed Siraj.
Sodhi mentioned:
“Mohammed Siraj is in good kind, and Umran Malik has been blazing all cylinders. If Mohammed Shami is bowling with the rhythm that he’s recognized for, undoubtedly, he ought to get a glance in. If it’s not like that, and you discover Umran and Siraj higher, go along with them. That’s what we name horses for programs.”
It is price noting that Malik picked up seven wickets within the three-match T20I collection towards Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma and Co. will take the sector within the first ODI towards Dasun Shanka and Co. in Guwahati on Tuesday (January 10).
