Litmus test awaits Hardik Pandya as India gear up for T20I series against New Zealand.

November 15, 2022 Sports Tak Staff

Hardik Pandya will lead Team India in the three-match T20I series against New Zealand.

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Hardik Pandya will lead the Indian T20I side for the second series in his career.

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Hardik Pandya has a record of 3-0 while leading India in the shortest format of the game.

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Hardik will be under pressure after Team India's unceremonious exit from the 2022 T20 World Cup.

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been rested for the New Zealand tour.

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In the absence of senior pros, Hardik will have to shoulder the burden alone.

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Hardik led Gujarat Titans to glory in just their debut season in IPL 2022.

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Hardik has matured over the years and his game has improved with time as well.

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