IND vs WI LIVE: IND vs WI 5th T20I – Hardik Pandya flaunted his new promotion in the leadership group as the all-rounder walked in for the toss in place of regular captain Rohit Sharma. Pandya had been appointed vice-captain of the side in the absence of KL Rahul and with both Rohit and Rishabh Pant resting for the inconsequential last game, Hardik was handed the armband. He is leading India for the third time, having won 2-0 in Ireland. Follow India vs West Indies Live updates on Insidesport.IN
IND vs WI LIVE: Newly Promoted Vice-captain Hardik Pandya leads India in series finale as Rohit Sharma rests in Florida – Check out
After a rest in the fourth game, Hardik Pandya returned to the line-up, albeit as captain for the series finale in Florida. Senior stars Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant opted to rest from the final game with India having already won the series 3-1 heading into the game.
For the first time, Hardik Pandya was appointed as vice-captain for the South Africa series at home. He was excellent with both bat and ball. Then, he was named the captain of the side for the Ireland tour and India won the series. Now, with KL Rahul struggling with injury, Hardik is set for bigger promotion.
As per information available with InsideSport, Hardik Pandya will be named the vice-captain for the Asia Cup when the squad is announced on Monday. He will also be appointed the vice captain for the T20 World Cup. The squad submission deadline for that is September 15.