Hardik Pandya in squad against Pak was India’s biggest setback, says Inzamam

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has claimed that the selection of all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the playing XI against Pakistan was one of India’s biggest setbacks and a key factor behind Team India’s humiliating defeat in the Super 12 clash of T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday.

Inzamam also questioned skipper Virat Kohli’s decision to include Hardik Pandya in the squad who has not been in a good form lately.

“India’s biggest setback was that they played with Hardik Pandya. India were not right with their team selection. Babar Azam knew exactly what he was doing with his XI but India were not,” Inzamam said on his YouTube channel.

‘Inzy’ further said that Team India did not get their combination right as they lacked a sixth bowler, who could have come in as a back-up to the five main bowlers.

The remarks from former Pakistan captain came hours after India lost their opening encounter to Pakistan by 10 wickets – their first defeat against the neighbours in a World Cup match in any format after 12 successive victories.

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