Hardik Pandya is no longer even worthy of being the vice-captain, why has his stature diminished in Team India?

The five-match T20 series between India and England will be played from January 22. BCCI has announced Team India for this series. The most surprising thing in the Indian team's squad was the appointment of Akshar Patel as the vice-captain. Despite Hardik Pandya, Akshar being made the vice-captain of the team is beyond the understanding of many people. When former cricketer Aakash Chopra was questioned on this matter, he too could not give a satisfactory answer. He said that he wants to hear from the selectors about their thought process on this issue.
Akash said this on ignoring Pandya
A user on X questioned Aakash Chopra about sidelining Hardik in Team India. The user first wrote to Aakash, 'I like your commentary and analysis'. After this the user asked, 'How do you see Hardik Pandya being sidelined for the leadership role? On this Aakash said, 'This is a development that needs an official word. He was leading India in Rohit's absence. Now he is not even the vice-captain. I want to hear from the selectors about their thought process'.
Hardik was the vice-captain in the T20 World Cup
Let us tell you that Hardik Pandya was the vice-captain of Team India in the T20 World Cup. He performed brilliantly in this tournament and played an important role in the team becoming the champion. He has also captained Team India on many occasions. However, now he has to lose the post of vice-captain. Earlier, he was not made the vice-captain even in the T20 series against Sri Lanka in 2024. Then Shubman Gill was chosen for this role. The reason for repeatedly sidelining Pandya is believed to be his frequent injuries. However, nothing has been said officially on this.
Team India's squad against England:
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Axar Patel (vice-captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakraborty, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel.