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T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif threw support behind all-rounder Hardik Pandya for T20I captaincy after Sukaryakumar Yadav was named captain for the tour of Sri Lanka.

Interestingly, young batter Shubman Gill has been named the new T20I vice-captain ahead of Hardik, who held the role in the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph.

Speaking to IANS, Kaif opined that the selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, should have supported Hardik, given his prior experience leading the T20I side.