Hardik Pandya Misses the Cut: Sanjay Manjrekar's T20 World Cup Squad Unveiled

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has unveiled his 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and to the surprise of many, Hardik Pandya finds himself excluded from the roster. In a recent discussion on Star Sports, Manjrekar omitted the Mumbai Indians' captain from his selection, citing concerns over his form and performance in the ongoing IPL 2024 season.

Hardik Pandya's lackluster performance with both bat and ball has been a cause for concern, as he has struggled to make an impact, amassing only 151 runs in 8 matches at an average of 21.57, coupled with an unimpressive economy rate of 10.94 and just 4 wickets in the bowling department.

Throughout the season, Pandya has faced criticism from fans for his subpar displays, raising questions not only about his individual performance but also his leadership abilities as captain. With the Indian selection committee set to convene shortly to finalize India's squad for the T20 World Cup, IPL 2024 serves as a crucial platform for players to stake their claim for a spot in the marquee tournament.

As speculation mounts and scrutiny intensifies, the spotlight now shifts to the upcoming selection deliberations, where Hardik Pandya's omission from Sanjay Manjrekar's squad adds another layer of intrigue to the selection process.