The five-match T20 series between India and England is set to begin on January 22. Following the announcement of the team by the BCCI selection committee, star player Hardik Pandya has started his preparations and released a video outlining his plan. Pandya was once considered a potential candidate for the captaincy of India’s T20 team, but after the T20 World Cup, Suryakumar Yadav was appointed as the captain. Pandya, however, focused on his game and contributed to the team’s success without being affected by this change.
Intense Training Session Shared by Pandya
Team India is set to reunite for the England series soon, but Hardik Pandya has already begun his preparations. The star all-rounder shared a video of himself sweating it out on the field, where he is seen running and exercising intensely. Pandya is focusing on his fitness and captioned the video, “A big season is ahead of us.”
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Stellar Performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Hardik recently showcased his skills in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy while representing Baroda. He scored 246 runs in seven matches with a strike rate of 127, including two half-centuries. Pandya’s exceptional form makes him a key player for the upcoming series against England.
Hardik Pandya’s Impressive T20 Career Stats
Hardik Pandya has played 109 T20 matches so far in his career, scoring 1,700 runs at an average of 28. He has hit 129 fours and 88 sixes in his T20 career. In his most recent T20 match against South Africa at DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, which took place in November 2024, Pandya showcased his all-round skills. Currently, he holds the No. 1 spot among T20I all-rounders in world cricket.
India T20 Squad for England T20I Series
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk).
