‘He will decide India’s fate’: Ex-India star picks X-factor for T20 World Cup

Irfan Pathan explains Rinku Singh’s T20I squad exclusion, citing Hardik Pandya’s return as the primary reason. Pathan believes this squad is largely set for the 2026 T20 World Cup, emphasizing Hardik Pandya’s pivotal role in India’s global campaign and the need for clarity in pace and spin combinations.