After the profitable conclusion of the 2-match Test collection in opposition to Bangladesh, the Indian cricket group is able to kickstart a brand new project, squaring off in opposition to Sri Lanka in a bilateral collection. The collection in opposition to the islanders begins with a T20I project, the squad for which is but to be introduced. But, there already is concept that the squad announcement may see Hardik Pandya being elevated to the position of T20I skipper. Fans really feel even India’s dwelling broadcaster, Star Sports’ promo of the T20I collection has hinted in the direction of the identical.

Since the Indian cricket group’s elimination from the T20 World Cup 2022, questions have been raised over the group’s captaincy within the shortest format. There are those that marvel if Hardik Pandya can be the best candidate to steer the group, taking on the baton from Rohit Sharma.

Promoting India’s upcoming dwelling T20I collection in opposition to Sri Lanka, Star Sports captioned a video that includes the all-rounder: “.@hardikpandya7 is ready to kick-start the New Year with a bang against the Asian T20I Champions! #BelieveInBlue & get ready to witness some action from this new #TeamIndia under the Hardik ‘Raj’ Mastercard #INDvSL series | Starts Jan 3 | Star Sports & Disney+Hotstar.”

.@hardikpandya7 is able to kick-start the New Year with a bang in opposition to the Asian T20I Champions, !#BelieveInBlue & get able to witness some motion from this new #TeamIndia underneath the Hardik ‘Raj’

Mastercard #INDvSL collection | Starts Jan 3 | Star Sports & Disney+Hotstar pic.twitter.com/LZNUGdpp03

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 25, 2022

Here are some reactions from followers:

So in new period bradcasters are asserting the captain

— Harsh (@ryangoslingv) December 25, 2022

Kung fu pandya right here to rule

— sk boy (@sk78boy) December 25, 2022

Team announce ho gayi kya?

— Prezz (@rus_vala) December 25, 2022

Is this oblique announcement hehe

— SURBHI SHARMA (@Imsurbhis) December 25, 2022

Rohit period khtm kya

— neeraj (@MSDfan_kLtiger) December 25, 2022

Earlier, a PTI report prompt that Hardik is more likely to lead the Indian group within the T20Is in opposition to Sri Lanka. But, as per the report, the choice is not being taken as a part of a T20I restructuring within the group however the truth that Rohit is but to completely get well from a thumb harm.

“The matter wasn’t even on the Apex Council agenda and it wasn’t discussed on the forum. Only the selection committee can take a call on captaincy,” a BCCI official aware about growth had instructed PTI on the situation of anonymity.

However, India’s T20 construction might be completely revamped and all-rounder Hardik, who has proven his management acumen for the Gujarat Titans, is taken into account a perfect alternative.

With PTI inputs

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