Hardik Pandya is all set to be part of India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will announce India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad in the coming days. Hardik Pandya, who has played 114 T20Is so far since making his debut against Australia in January 2016, will be a key player for the Men in Blue in the tournament, which will be played from September 9 to 28 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
During the premier continental event, Hardik Pandya will have a chance to create history. If the 31-year-old cricketer from Baroda manages to take at least six wickets, then he will become the first Indian and overall second cricketer in the world to score 1000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20Is.
Hardik Pandya’s record in T20Is
| MATCHES | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | BEST SCORE | WICKETS | BEST FIGURES | CATCHES |
| 114 | 1812 | 27.87 | 141.67 | 71* | 94 | 4/16 | 54 |
As of now, Hardik Pandya has 1812 runs and 94 wickets to his credit. In T20Is , Hardik Pandya is India’s third-highest wicket-taker and fifth-highest run scorer.
Most runs for India in T20Is
| PLAYER | MATCHES | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | BEST SCORE | 100/50 | 4/6s |
| Rohit Sharma | 159 | 4231 | 32.05 | 140.89 | 121* | 5/32 | 383/205 |
| Virat Kohli | 125 | 4188 | 48.69 | 137.04 | 122* | 1/38 | 369/124 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 83 | 2598 | 38.20 | 167.07 | 117 | 4/21 | 237/146 |
| KL Rahul | 72 | 2265 | 37.75 | 139.12 | 110* | 2/22 | 191/99 |
| Hardik Pandya | 114 | 1812 | 27.87 | 141.67 | 71* | 0/5 | 135/95 |
Most wickets for India in T20Is
| PLAYER | MATCHES | WICKETS | BEST FIGURES | 5-WICKET HAULS |
| Arshdeep Singh | 63 | 99 | 4/9 | 0 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 80 | 96 | 6/25 | 1 |
| Hardik Pandya | 114 | 94 | 4/16 | 0 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 87 | 90 | 5/4 | 2 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 70 | 89 | 3/7 | 0 |
India cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya will undergo a fitness assessment at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. Multiple Indian players have either already checked in at the NCA or are scheduled to do so ahead of the 8-nation tournament that commences from September 9. Hardik Pandya, who is an integral part of India’s white-ball setup, has been on a break since the conclusion of IPL 2025 but already commenced training a month ago.
As per Times of India, Hardik Pandya is set to undergo a fitness assessment on August 11 and 12. The all-rounder took to Instagram on Sunday to share a story with a caption, “A short trip to the NCA.”
Meanwhile, the report states that Shreyas Iyer completed his fitness test between July 27-29. The middle-order batter, who last featured in a T20I in 2023, is tipped to return to the side for Asia Cup 2025 as the selectors feel they need his class and experience of batting in the middle-order. Despite remaining out-of-favour of the national selectors, Iyer has managed to turn the tide and impress them with consistent performances in domestic tournaments and the IPL.
Hardik Pandya became a sudden talking point around as Former New Zealand Craig Mcmillan hailing India’s performance in the recently series vs England stated that India missed the all rounder services like of Hardik Pandya in red ball cricket.
Craig Mcmillan believes that India is missing the services of all rounders like Hardik Pandya in Test cricket
Shubman Gill showcased his leadership skills during his first Test series as India’s captain, managing to secure a 2-2 draw against England. Former New Zealand all-rounder Craig McMillan commended Gill’s performance and emphasized the importance of establishing a distinct style of play under his captaincy. McMillan, who is currently assisting the New Zealand women’s team in their preparations for the upcoming World Cup, also discussed the need for India to find a player with the versatility of Hardik Pandya in their Test lineup.
Shubman Gill‘s captaincy was put to the test in a challenging series against England. McMillan noted that while Gill made some mistakes typical of a first-time captain, he showed promise and potential for growth. He emphasized that Gill’s experience will improve his leadership skills over time.
As the future of Indian cricket, Gill is expected to develop a deeper understanding of his team’s dynamics and the style of play that suits them best. The transition from Virat Kohli’s aggressive approach to Gill’s leadership will be closely observed, as he works alongside coach Gautam Gambhir to define his own strategy.
In the context of Test cricket, McMillan highlighted the crucial role of all-rounders, particularly in varying conditions. He pointed out that in Asian conditions, having a spin-bowling all-rounder like Ravindra Jadeja or Washington Sundar is essential.
Conversely, in countries like New Zealand, Australia, and England, a fast-bowling all-rounder is vital. McMillan specifically mentioned India’s lack of a player like Hardik Pandya, who can contribute both with the bat and ball. He drew a comparison to Ben Stokes, who serves as a dual asset for England, underscoring the importance of such players in the Test format.
Meanwhile, as reported by the Times of India, Hardik Pandya has joined the NCA in Bengaluru as part of his preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has been sharpening his skills in Mumbai since mid-July, will go through a routine fitness test at the NCA on August 11 and 12.
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