Hardik Pandya’s route back to top-level cricket will go through India A, with the all-rounder named for the white-ball series against Australia A in Puducherry.
What happened
- Pandya is returning after a five-month competitive layoff.
- Devdutt Padikkal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been named captains for different India A squads.
- The series gives selectors a controlled environment to assess fitness and form.
Why people are paying attention
For Hardik, the key question is not only batting. His value to India rises dramatically when he can bowl meaningful overs, so workload and movement will be watched as closely as runs.
What to watch next
Selectors will track how many overs he bowls, recovery between matches and whether he looks ready for senior-team intensity.
Bottom line
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Source: The Indian Express
