NEW DELHI: The likelihood of Hardik Pandya serving as India's captain in the near future appears slim, according to former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris. Styris supports Indian team management's decision to avoid appointing Pandya as captain due to concerns about the added pressures and responsibilities that could affect his performance and fitness.
"I wouldn't have personally made Hardik Pandya my captain either. I think that's a smart choice solely for one reason, and that is as an all-rounder. Skills-wise, he is India's best all-rounder. He is phenomenal. But you want him to be consistently fit," Styris told News18.