Suryakumar Yadav hints at new permanent role for Hardik Pandya with the ball

Suryakumar Yadav hints that Hardik Pandya’s new-ball role may become permanent, saying it opens many combinations for India ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

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The Cricket Standard Desk

December 13, 2025

Hardik Pandya running in to bowl with the new ball as India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav watches on, reflecting his evolving bowling role before the 2026 T20 World Cup