Aakash Chopra Highlights Hardik Pandya's Key Role Ahead of T20 World Cup

Former India opener Aakash Chopra emphasized Hardik Pandya's irreplaceable role in the Indian cricket team ahead of the T20 World Cup. He highlighted Pandya's unique all-round abilities with bat and ball, noting that no other player offers the same balance. Chopra also stressed the importance of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand as a final opportunity for India to finalize team combinations amid injury and form concerns before defending their T20 World Cup title.