Ex-PAK skipper’s explosive dig at Hardik Pandya’s 2021 statement

Referring to Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya’s comment from 2021 where he stated that India can play three different teams and win any competition, Ex-PAK skipper Salman Butt insisted that the quality is not the same without some of the side’s experienced players.

Butt said –

“It’s not an ideal combination when their key players are not playing. If Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma are not playing, if their experienced players are missing, it’s not the same thing.”

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With both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli nowhere near to the mix for T20Is, it looks increasingly likely that India are preparing for life without the star duo in the shortest format.

Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah will make a comeback to the side for the first time since September when India take on Ireland in a three-T20I series, starting August 18.

Butt added –

“They say they can make three different teams. Yes, talent pool and exposure is there, but the quality without their key players shows that the team cannot perform at the same level.

“Senior players carry their weight, their experience makes a difference on opposition as well.”