‘Fitness Is Something I Won’t Agree’: K Srikkanth Befuddled Upon Pandya’s Snub From T20I Captaincy

The era of SKY has embarked on Team India ever since Suryakumar Yadav was named as the skipper for the T20I format. But the revelation has left the Hardik Pandya fans in flux as he looked like the supposed man to take the limited over captaincy reins from Rohit Sharma after his retirement. Even though the BCCI's Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar has presented the reasons for going forward with Suryakumar, the fans are in disbelief. A former India cricketer has also vented his voice over the scenario.

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Kris Srikkanth is still dumbfounded upon Hardik Pandya's snub from T20 captaincy

Team India veteran Kris Srikkanth has stated that he disagrees with the reason given by the Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI) top selector Ajit Agarkar for dismissing Hardik Pandya from captaincy. While speaking in one of his videos on his YouTube Channel, Srikkanth said that Suryakumar certainly has the qualities to lead the team, but he will not agree to chief selector Agarkar's remarks on Pandya's captaincy snub.

"Feedback from the dressing room? I am not able to understand that. Yes, Suryakumar has the qualities to be captain. I agree to that. He could prove to be a very good captain. But the reasons for dropping Hardik Pandya as captain are beating around the bush in terms of the reasoning.

"I think they have gone from the feedback of the dressing room. It must have probably been from the IPL. Fitness is something that I will not agree. He played the entire IPL. He also bowled. Yes, he might not have done well (in the IPL). That's another issue. Mumbai Indians didn't qualify. At the World Cup, he was the vice-captain and he played well. So, fitness is something that I won't agree with," Srikkanth said.

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Team India will compete in a white-ball series against Sri Lanka, and it will begin with Suryakumar Yadav captaining the Men in Blue's T20I side. Hardik Pandya will also be a part of the team as they will compete in the Pallekele International Stadium starting from July 27th, 2024.