That India could afford to take that risk speaks volumes of their trust in Hardik Pandya the bowler. India now bank on him to bowl 10 overs if need be, like in the game against Bangladesh at Edgbaston. It wasn't always the case in the past, even as recently as last year.
Twitter was extremely shocked by the decision as they felt bad for the middle order batsman not getting his due
It is widely believed that Ambati Rayudu’s sudden decision to retire from all forms of cricket including the IPL was due to being overlooked twice when spots opened up in the World Cup squad despite him being among the designated standbys for the tournament. However, in his email to senior BCCI officials, accessed exclusively by CricketNext, Rayudu hasn’t made any reference to the decision made by the selectors. Rayudu has thanked the BCCI for the “honour and privilege” of representing the country and thanked the various captains he has played under.
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Then only 16, the slightly-built lad pulverized England with a mesmeric unbeaten 177, off just 114 deliveries with 16 fours and a six in the final Youth One-Day International, also in Taunton.
Ignored for the ongoing World Cup 2019, Indian middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu has decided to retire from all forms of cricket, a BCCI official has revealed.Ignored for the ongoing World Cup 2019, Indian middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu has decided to retire from all forms of cricket, a BCCI official has revealed.