Simon Doull Picks Hardik Pandya as India's X Factor for 2026

Simon Doull, the former Kiwi pacer, believes that Hardik Pandya is set to be India's secret weapon in the T20 World Cup 2026! After his stellar performance in the 2024 tournament, Doull thinks Hardik will shine in the death overs. He also thinks Shreyas Iyer should take the No.3 spot if Tilak Varma is out, and Sanju Samson should open with Abhishek Sharma. What a team!

Quick rundown

1.Hardik Pandya is key for India in death overs.

2.Arshdeep Singh leads T20I wickets for India.

3.Shreyas Iyer could be India's No.3 in T20 World Cup.

4.Suryakumar Yadav shines at No.4 with a high strike rate.

5.Sanju Samson favored as opening partner over Ishan Kishan.

Irfan Pathan's Picks for Suryakumar at T20 World Cup
Irfan Pathan's Picks for Suryakumar at T20 World Cup
Yo, check it, Irfan Pathan's droppin' knowledge, sayin' Suryakumar Yadav gotta roll in at No. 4 for the 2026 T20 World Cup. With his sick sweep shot, he’s a spinner’s nightmare, droppin' 32 runs in a T20I against New Zealand, helpin' India snag a 48-run win. And don’t sleep on Abhishek Sharma, that 'bowler killer' could be the secret sauce, fo’ shizzle!
12:35 pm on Thursday, 22 January, 2026
Irfan Pathan's Game-Changing Picks for T20 World Cup 2026
Irfan Pathan's Game-Changing Picks for T20 World Cup 2026
Listen up, folks! Suryakumar Yadav, a total superstar, dropped a fantastic 32 off 22 balls against New Zealand. I say, put him at No. 4 in the T20 World Cup – he’ll obliterate those spinners! Abhishek Sharma? A real bowler destroyer! Sanju? Keep him, he’s got the magic! Shreyas Iyer at No. 3? Genius! And Arshdeep Singh for death overs? Tremendous! It’s gonna be YUGE!
03:00 pm on Thursday, 22 January, 2026
India’s T20I Squad Gears Up for 1st Game vs New Zealand
India’s T20I Squad Gears Up for 1st Game vs New Zealand
Yo, India’s lookin’ to bounce back, g! After droppin’ the ODI series, they rollin’ to the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on January 21 for the T20 showdown against New Zealand. With Tilak out, Ishan’s steppin’ in, and Sanju’s ready to open with Abhishek. Captain Suryakumar’s got his crew tight, ready to flip the script, fo’ shizzle!
09:25 pm on Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
Shreyas Iyer ki jagah kaun? Ruturaj aur dosto ki baat!
Shreyas Iyer ki jagah kaun? Ruturaj aur dosto ki baat!
Arre bhaiyon aur behnon! Shreyas Iyer ko chuna gaya hai, Tilak Varma ki jagah, jaise chai mein shakkar! Tilak ki injury ne chhod diya, aur Iyer aaye hain taaza taaza, jaise khilte khushboo bhare phool. Ruturaj, Devdutt, aur Sarfaraz ka naam hai, par kya woh Iyer ki tarah chamakenge? Khel hai kismat ka, cricket hai ek shayari, har ball pe ek naya sher!
08:45 am on Saturday, 17 January, 2026
Suryakumar Yadav kehte hain: Form nahi toh back to drawing board!
Suryakumar Yadav kehte hain: Form nahi toh back to drawing board!
Arre bhai, Suryakumar Yadav keh rahe hain, agar form nahi aaya, toh main toh chala jaunga drawing board pe! 22 innings mein fifties ka koi nishaan nahi, aur ICC ranking mein 13th position pe kya karna hai! New Zealand se pehle kuch runs chahiye, warna shayari se zyada zaroori hai runs banana! Ishan Kishan ko dekh ke lagta hai, ab toh khud ko bhi samajhna padega!
04:00 pm on Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

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