Hardik Pandya has faced significant scrutiny following his poor performance in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. As the captain of the Mumbai Indians, Pandya’s team finished at the bottom of the table with a mere four wins. His own performance on the field was also subpar, leading to a barrage of criticism from fans and experts alike.
Despite the setbacks, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina remains steadfast in his support for Pandya. Raina believes that Pandya’s past contributions to the Indian team should not be forgotten and that his current form is a temporary blip. He expressed confidence that Pandya will regain his form and shine when India faces arch-rivals Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
“Temporary poor form does not make someone bad,” Raina said. “When he performs well against Pakistan in the World Cup, everyone will praise him.”
Pandya has been an integral part of the Indian T20I team for the past few years, leading the side in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He will continue to play a key role for India in the T20 World Cup, where the team will aim to secure their first ICC title in 11 years.
