India, Jan. 27 -- Hardik Pandya's chances of becoming India's captain would be improved if he gets back to play first-class cricket regularly, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has said. Pandya is among the most important players for India in limited overs cricket and was widely expected to be the next captain of the team in T20 cricket at least for the longest time. However, Suryakumar Yadav was given that position when Rohit Sharma retired after the 2024 T20 World Cup and now, Axar Patel has been made vice-captain of the team ahead of Pandya in the ongoing five-match series against England.

"The dynamics of Indian cricket can change with new management in the BCCI or the selection committee. Everyone has a unique approach. For Pandy...