According to the latest media reports, Indian cricket team’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya may be seen playing for Baroda in the upcoming domestic cricket tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy. During this time, the selectors of the Indian cricket team will be seen keeping a close eye on the all-rounder and his fitness.

It is worth noting that Hardik often faces criticism for not participating in domestic cricket. He was last seen playing T20 cricket for Baroda in the year 2016, while he last played a first class match for his domestic team in the year 2018.

However, since 2015, he has been seen playing IPL continuously, and during this time he emerged as an important player for Team India. At the same time, Pandya played an important role in Team India’s victory in the recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

On the other hand, former Baroda cricket team coach Dav Whatmore has been seen criticizing the star player for not participating in domestic cricket. Whatmore says that Baroda’s star cricketer no longer plays for Baroda.

Dav Whatmore lashed out at Hardik Pandya

Let us tell you that recently while talking on a Pakistani YouTube channel Pak Passion, Dav Whatmore said – There are still some players who do not play white ball cricket. For example, in my last few years at Baroda, Hardik Pandya has never played white ball cricket. I am always surprised that he is called Baroda’s all-rounder, but he has not played for Baroda for years. This is something he is doing.

Whatmore further said – But recently I have seen that BCCI wants cricketers to play in the other two formats along with Ranji Trophy, to ensure that they are watching cricket as cricket.