NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the selection committee members are currently divided over appointing Hardik Pandya as the permanent T20I captain due to concerns about his fitness. Despite Pandya's key role in ending India's ICC jinx in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, his history of serious injuries over an eight-year international career has cast doubt on his reliability as a leader.
Pandya has opted out of red-ball cricket entirely due to his fitness struggles. This decision has caused the BCCI to hesitate in appointing him as a captain, given that he might frequently miss important series.
