Former Baroda team head coach Dav Whatmore has lashed out at India all-rounder Hardik Pandya for missing 'years of cricket' for his domestic team. Pandya, who was recently snubbed for India's T20I captaincy, plays for Baroda in India's domestic cricket tournaments.

"There's still some individuals who don't play white-ball cricket. For example, in my last few years in Baroda, Hardik Pandya wouldn't ever play white-ball cricket. It always amuses me that he's termed as the all-rounder from Baroda but he hasn't played for Baroda for years! So, yes, there are some who don't do that," Whatmore said on Pakistan-based YouTube channel Pak Passion.

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"But recently, I've seen that the BCCI have been keen that players participate in the Ranji Trophy as well as other two formats to ensure they see cricket as sports. Efforts are made to make sure 4-day cricket is not neglected," added Whatmore who coached Baroda for two seasons, in 2021-22 and 2022-23.

Most recently, Pandya has been asked to play in Vijay Hazare trophy (domestic 50-over tournament) to prove his fitness as an all-rounder. The direction came after Gautam Gambhir took over as India's new head coach following T20 World Cup 2024.

Hardik was sensational for India in the T20 WC, scoring 144 runs and taking 11 wickets as Rohit Sharma-led team lifted the trophy last month.

With Rohit, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja announcing retirement post the World Cup glory, Hardik was in line to become the new T20I captain but was pipped by Suryakumar Yadav.

India chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed later on that the all-rounder's fitness issues cost him the captaincy despite being more experienced than Surya.

Hardik got injured during India's 2023 ODI World Cup campaign and did not play any competitive cricket till Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as Mumbai Indians skipper. He then took part in the T20 World Cup and played a pivotal role.

Former Baroda team head coach Dav Whatmore has lashed out at India all-rounder Hardik Pandya for missing 'years of cricket' for his domestic team. Pandya, who was recently snubbed for India's T20I captaincy, plays for Baroda in India's domestic cricket tournaments.

Former Baroda team head coach Dav Whatmore has lashed out at India all-rounder Hardik Pandya for missing 'years of cricket' for his domestic team. Pandya, who was recently snubbed for India's T20I captaincy, plays for Baroda in India's domestic cricket tournaments. "There's still some individuals who don't play white-ball cricket. For example, in my last few years in Baroda, Hardik Pandya wouldn't ever play white-ball cricket. It always amuses me that he's termed as the all-rounder from Baroda but he hasn't played for Baroda for years! So, yes, there are some who don't do that," Whatmore said on Pakistan-based YouTube channel Pak Passion. Also Read: 'He was standing on the balcony...,' Mohammed Shami's friend reveals pacer contemplated suicide | Read Why "But recently, I've seen that the BCCI have been keen that players participate in the Ranji Trophy as well as other two formats to ensure they see cricket as sports. Efforts are made to make sure 4-day cricket is not neglected," added Whatmore who coached Baroda for two seasons, in 2021-22 and 2022-23. Most recently, Pandya has been asked to play in Vijay Hazare trophy (domestic 50-over tournament) to prove his fitness as an all-rounder. The direction came after Gautam Gambhir took over as India's new head coach following T20 World Cup 2024. Hardik was sensational for India in the T20 WC, scoring 144 runs and taking 11 wickets as Rohit Sharma-led team lifted the trophy last month. With Rohit, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja announcing retirement post the World Cup glory, Hardik was in line to become the new T20I captain but was pipped by Suryakumar Yadav. India chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed later on that the all-rounder's fitness issues cost him the captaincy despite being more experienced than Surya. Hardik got injured during India's 2023 ODI World Cup campaign and did not play any competitive cricket till Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as Mumbai Indians skipper. He then took part in the T20 World Cup and played a pivotal role.

'Wouldn't ever play white-ball cricket,' Former Baroda coach slams Hardik Pandya for ignoring domestic team

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday extended a helping hand to former teammate Jacob Martin, who is in a critical condition following an accident on December 28.

Ganguly was the captain of the national team when Martin made his debut, and today again he decided to help his former charge.

As per reports, the former Baroda cricket star is on a ventilator and is in desperate need of financial aid to meet medical expenses.

Martin was put on a ventilator after suffering extensive damage to his liver and lungs. The former cricketer’s wife also sought the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) help. The board promptly sanctioned Rs 5 lakh for his treatment.

The Baroda Cricket Association also came forward and sanctioned an amount of Rs 3 lakh

As per reports, the approximate cost of Martin’s treatment is 70,000 per day.

Martin made his debut in September 1988 and has played ten ODIs wearing the blue jersey.&nbsp;

He scored 158 runs at an average of 22.57 while playing five games under Ganguly's captaincy and another five under Sachin Tendulkar's leadership.

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday extended a helping hand to former teammate Jacob Martin, who is in a critical condition following an accident on December 28.

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday extended a helping hand to former teammate Jacob Martin, who is in a critical condition following an accident on December 28. Ganguly was the captain of the national team when Martin made his debut, and today again he decided to help his former charge. As per reports, the former Baroda cricket star is on a ventilator and is in desperate need of financial aid to meet medical expenses. Martin was put on a ventilator after suffering extensive damage to his liver and lungs. The former cricketer’s wife also sought the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) help. The board promptly sanctioned Rs 5 lakh for his treatment. The Baroda Cricket Association also came forward and sanctioned an amount of Rs 3 lakh As per reports, the approximate cost of Martin’s treatment is 70,000 per day. Martin made his debut in September 1988 and has played ten ODIs wearing the blue jersey. He scored 158 runs at an average of 22.57 while playing five games under Ganguly's captaincy and another five under Sachin Tendulkar's leadership.

Former Indian cricketer on ventilator, Sourav Ganguly extends helping hand

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'Wouldn't ever play white-ball cricket,' Former Baroda coach slams Hardik Pandya for ignoring domestic team

Former Indian cricketer on ventilator, Sourav Ganguly extends helping hand