Former India participant Reetinder Singh Sodhi reckons Hardik Pandya changing KL Rahul as ODI vice-captain is an indication that he may lead Group India quickly.
He praised the Baroda all-rounder for guiding the Males in Blue to a 2-1 victory within the T20I sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka. The veteran reckons Pandya may 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 sequence 1-0 in New Zealand final 12 months.
Talking to India Information, Sodhi stated:
“Making Hardik Pandya vice-captain is an indication that he’s seen as the following ODI captain. He has emerged as an choice. It appears to be like like he has it in him. He captained very nicely 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 sequence in Bangladesh, which India misplaced 2-1.
“In ODI cricket, Arshdeep Singh generally is a massive success” – Reetinder Singh Sodhi forward of IND vs SL ODI sequence
Sodhi feels Arshdeep Singh can reach ODI cricket however stated 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 in opposition to the Islanders in Pune, which price India, as they misplaced the sport by 16 runs. Sodhi stated:
“In ODI cricket, Arshdeep Singh generally is a massive success. Having stated that, how he bowled no-balls in T20, he wants to arrange nicely. In ODIs, you must present extra consistency, however he has it in him.”
Sodhi added that skilled pacer Mohammed Shami ought to solely discover a place within the taking part in XI for the primary ODI if he is in good rhythm. The veteran desires the workforce to proceed with the in-form pacer Umran Malik and Mohammed Siraj.
Sodhi stated:
“Mohammed Siraj is in good type, and Umran Malik has been blazing all cylinders. If Mohammed Shami is bowling with the rhythm that he’s identified for, positively, he ought to get a glance in. If it’s not like that, and you discover Umran and Siraj higher, go together 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 sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma and Co. will take the sphere within the first ODI in opposition to Dasun Shanka and Co. in Guwahati on Tuesday (January 10).