T20 WC 2021: Four backup options for Hardik Pandya if he misses out
Hardik Pandya has not bowled in the two games MI has played so far in the UAE leg of IPL.
2. Krunal Pandya
A lot of eyebrows were raised when the senior of the two Pandya brothers Krunal Pandya was omitted from the squad for T20 World Cup. With Washington Sundar ruled out, Krunal was expected to be included due to his all-around capabilities. Instead, the selectors went with Axar Patel and Ravi Ashwin. Krunal is currently playing the ongoing IPL for MI.
So far, the all-rounder has not been in his element with dwindling returns with bat and ball. But with Hardik possibly missing out due to his lack of bowling, the management can think of including Krunal to bolster the lower middle-order. Also, the tracks in UAE will assist spin, and the senior Pandya can perfectly exploit the favorable conditions on offer.
Krunal can also provide batting death due to his brisk batting. So far, he has played 19 games picking up 15 wickets and scoring 124 runs in 10 innings.
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