Hardik Pandya ought to be first selection for limited-overs captaincy if Rohit Sharma is unavailable: Wasim Jaffer

Wasim Jaffer feels that Hardik Pandya is a powerful candidate to take over the white-ball captaincy from Rohit Sharma.

Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSJaffer feels Hardik deserved to be named captain for Ireland collectionJaffer claims Pandya ought to be named as Rohit’s deputy in white ball cricketJaffer mentioned that the 28-year-old will get the perfect out of himself and his teammates

Wasim Jaffer feels the Indian selectors made the best name selecting Hardik Pandya as captain for the upcoming T20I collection in opposition to Ireland within the absence of Rohit Sharma.

The squad for the tour of Ireland was introduced lately and Pandya was given the reins of the crew. He is at present serving because the deputy of Rishabh Pant within the ongoing collection in opposition to South Africa.

During an interplay with ESPNCricinfo, Jaffer mentioned that the Gujarat Titans skipper deserves to steer the Indian crew in opposition to Ireland. He additionally mentioned that the selectors ought to have a look at him severely as an possibility for captaincy in white-ball cricket and ought to be the primary selection if Rohit Sharma is unavailable.

“I think he deserves that. Going forward, Indian selectors should look at him seriously leading in white-ball cricket,” mentioned Jaffer.

“Specially if Rohit Sharma is not available, I think Hardik Pandya should be the first choice,” he mentioned.

Jaffer continued by saying that the Indian all-rounder relishes the captaincy function and mentioned he wish to see Pandya be named because the deputy to Rohit Sharma.

“In my opinion, the way he led in the IPL, the way his own performances came through, he is someone who relishes that job and I think going forward, he’s probably my No.1 choice after Rohit Sharma. So, it does make sense that he’s leading the side.”

“If Rohit is playing, I would like Hardik Pandya to be the vice-captain so any time when Rohit misses any game or any series (Hardik will get a chance),” Jaffer mentioned.

Jaffer concluded by saying that the 28-year-old will get the perfect out of himself and others and ought to be a candidate to take over the captaincy from Sharma in limitd overs cricket.

“Hardik Pandya, especially in white-ball cricket, he’s somebody who enjoys that job and gets the best out of himself and others. He’s probably my next in line after Rohit Sharma,” mentioned Jaffer.