Hardik Pandya is not part of the India test team for the long-awaited 4-test series, but the off-roader’s shape in the ongoing series of limited overs in the Australian series is likely to tempt team management to consider him. for the longest format.
With Virat Kohli returning to India after the first paternity leave test and doubts about the availability of Rohit Sharma, India might consider having Hardik Pandya as a backup. When asked if he has had any conversations about the same with team management, Hardik said he would be happy to stay behind.
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Hardik has been in good shape in the limited overs series, topping the ODI series batting charts with two-nineties at No. 6. Pandya hasn’t played much and has been careful about his back injury issues, but The Mumbai Indians Star has delivered as a pure hitter.
On Sunday, Hardik Pandya hit a 42 of 22 balls and was not out as he led India to a 5 wicket victory in the second T20I in Sydney. Thanks to Pandya’s fireworks, India sealed an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series. Despite not playing much, Hardik’s contribution with the bat has been significant throughout the series.
“It’s a different game, I think I should be, I mean, I don’t care, but at the end of the day, the decision is up to the management. So, yeah, I don’t think I can say much about it,” Pandya told reporters. .
Pandya was in phenomenal form in the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) when he shone in the role of finalist for the Mumbai Indians, who won their fifth title. The IM star believes there is more pressure on the international level and is happy to be able to deliver consistently for the senior team.
“In franchise cricket, you have to step up because it is a professional sport, and here it’s about love for your country and you feel more pressure here,” Pandya said.
Having sealed the series with a 2-0 lead, India will be eager to make it 3-0 and carry the winning momentum into the test series, starting on December 17.
