Talking about his captaincy skills, the right-hander had led the Delhi-based franchise in the Indian T20 League. He produced some brilliant results for his team. So, the management might count on him for leading the team in the ODI format if Rohit Sharma quits the captaincy.
The Delhi wicketkeeper-batter led the Indian team earlier this year in the five-match home T20I series against South Africa. Following two consecutive defeats in the first two T20Is, the men in blue made a comeback under his leadership and managed to level the series with a score line of 2-2.
The senior wicketkeeper-batter is currently serving as the deputy of Rohit Sharma in ODI cricket. He recently led team India during the second of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. It happened when Rohit had to go to the hospital for scans following an injury in his left thumb while attempting a catch in the slip.
Hardik Pandya is actively playing for the Indian team without sustaining any injury for the last year. So, he could be the successor of Rohit Sharma in the 50-over format following the conclusion of the ODI World Cup 2023. But his fitness might come up as a headache for the Indian team.