The Indian Express is now on Telegram. He also became the 81st batsman to score India's 483rd hundred in Test cricket. However, it is worth mentioning that he did not bowl in the tournament, and was primarily used as a batsman by the five-time champions. The BCCI surprised the cricket fraternity by including all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the 18-man squad for the four-match Test series against England starting February 5 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and R Ashwin pick themselves, and depending on the nature of the track in Chennai, they can pick the other two bowlers from an impressive ensemble cast that includes: Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar. Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya have been posting many pictures of them and son Agastya, and one more was added to the list. Cheteshwar Pujara follows the openers, with skipper Kohli and his deputy Ajinkya Rahane taking up the other three spots. “We knew Hardik will not be able to bowl, but we saw in the IPL the headspace that he has been in. India lost the match by 60 runs against Southampton. An already established playing in the limited-overs format, the 27-year-old Pandya has played 11 Test matches so far in which he ha scored 532 … Hardik Pandya's maiden Test hundred was the highlight of a triumphant second day for India, who made Sri Lanka follow on for the second successive Test match. Back with #TeamIndia Back on home soil Back in red ball cricket pic.twitter.com/hpnX1az60e, Hardik pandya is back such a strong guy I expect that team India will win for 3-1 I expected the star of the match is shubman Gill because youngster the player watch out for pic.twitter.com/BQ7fxQMpqu, Acche se khelkr india ko WTC ke final phucua dena ❤️, Great to see you back on field again after the demise of your father.. But Test cricket is a different challenge and we need him to bowl regularly,” captain Virat Kohli had said at the end of the limited-overs leg of the Australian tour last year. Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made a comeback to the Test squad for the forthcoming Test series against England starting February 5 in Chennai. In case Pandya is fit to bowl, it lends balance to the playing XI. India vs England 1st Test: Fans elated as Hardik Pandya prepares for a comeback in red-ball cricket . Will Hardik Pandya Be A Part Of The Playing XI In First Test? ALSO READ | India Vs England: GCA to invite PM Modi for test match at Gujarat's massive Motera Stadium. Highlights: Hardik Pandya smashes 37-ball hundred in DY Patil T20 Cup. Hardik Pandya will be important for India in the World Test Championship finals: Deep Dasgupta Feb 4, 2021 Madan Damodar Cricket fans in India were definitely surprised when the BCCI decided to include Hardik Pandya in the squad for the four-match Test series against England. Playing for the Mumbai Indians franchise, Pandya enthralled the fans with his swashbuckling batting throughout the season. Following the IPL in April is the World T20 in India. Settled batting line-up: There’s hardly any debate over Team India’s top five batsmen for this series. 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Five-bowler plan: It’s been a defining feature of Virat Kohli’s captaincy, especially on tours abroad. Besides with India most likely to qualify for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand at Lord’s, Pandya as a third pacer and No.7 batsman will be priceless. According to Hogg, Hardik Pandya can play the role of the third pacer in place of Mohammed Siraj, however, he said that he isn't sure if the lanky all-rounder is fit enough to bowl. Looking at his Test record so far, Hardik Pandya has scored 532 runs in 11 Tests at an average of 31.29, with one hundred and four fifties. However, his participation in the playing XI remains in doubt and former cricketer Deep Dasgupta believes Hardik will not be a part of the first tie. Partnering him would be the 21-year-old Shubman Gill. Sundar, Thakur and Axar may not be as experienced as Ashwin, but they are more than capable to bat at No.8 in Test cricket. I’m sure uncle would be ecstatic to see you do well from where ever he is ! However, Virat Kohli had made it clear that is essential for the player to resume his bowling in-order to play in the longer format. NYOOOZ TV . Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made a comeback to the Test squad for the forthcoming Test series against England starting February 5 in Chen. What are government securities, why the sudden push? Stay updated on the latest IND VS AUS news, IND VS AUS updates, IND VS AUS schedule, IND VS AUS matches and more. Deep Dasgupta explains the reason behind Hardik Pandya's selection in the Test Squad against England Don't Miss. Rishabh Pant, following his match-winning knock at the Gabba, saunters into this position. Browse more videos. The flamboyant all-rounder is a part of the India squad for England Tests 2021 and could make his return in red-ball cricket after a considerable absence. ALSO READ | Did Dinesh Karthik Hint At KKR Picking Up Shahrukh Khan At The IPL 2021 Auction? 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Packing the playing XI with five genuine bowlers increases the chance to pick 20 wickets. Since Pandya happens to be a T20 MVP, the team management will be careful in using him in Tests. Hardik Pandya doubt for first Test against England ..! Breaking News. The India vs England 1st Test will be telecasted live on the Star Sports Network in India from 9:30 AM (IST). After being ruled out for over six months, the talented cricket ultimately returned to competitive cricket with the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League. While he was briefly used as a bowler during the Australia tour, he went on to strain his back further. 1:42. Hardik Pandya last played Test cricket in September 2018. It remains to be seen if Hardik Pandya is included in the opening Test match at Chennai, as with the ICC T20 World Cup coming up, the team management will look to manage the cricketer's workload efficiently. Though many fancy Hardik Pandya to feature in the first Test against England, the same can’t be said about former Indian cricketer Deep Dasgupta. As soon as you get Hardik Pandya as an all-rounder, India gets that balance. Warne has backed Hardik to play red-ball cricket Down Under after the power-hitter had played an amazing cameo of a 22-ball unbeaten 42 in the second T20I at the Sydney … Stay strong , Welcome back Pandya ji! Dasgupta believes the allrounder has been included in the team just because no domestic cricket is happening at present. Fans were thrilled after Virat Kohli tossed the ball to the player during the second ODI of the series but it proved to be a one-off incident. Notably, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya found no space in Jaffer's playing XI for the first Test against England. ALSO READ | Shubman Gill Makes It To Forbes 30 Under 30 List For 2021 After Australia Exploits. Australian spin legend Shane Warne feels that Hardik Pandya should be in India's Test squad for the upcoming four-match Test series that gets underway with the pink-ball Test match at the Adelaide Oval on December 17. Hardik Pandya is most important for World Test Championship: Former cricketer Deep Dasgupta. The series marked the return of Hardik Pandya in the Test team, but only as a pure batsman. Ashwin leads the list. The man in form Hardik Pandya scores another ton in the DY Patil T20 Cup, 2020. Hardik Pandya's maiden century (100*) | India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test - tWiTtEr HIGHLIGHT Hardik Pandya's maiden century (100*) | India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test - tWiTtEr HIGHLIGHT Hardik Pandya… New coronavirus vaccine puzzle: who should get which shot? 4:52. Hardik Pandya has struggled […] Playing for the Mumbai Indians franchise, Pandya enthralled the fans with his swashbuckling batting throughout the season. Hailed as a game-changing finisher in shorter formats across the cricket world, Hardik Pandya still hasn’t sealed his place in the playing XI for home Tests. You cannot avoid bowling for a long time citing injury. Hardik Pandya has been included in the upcoming four-match Test series against England after a long absence from the test squad. Rohit Sharma, much like Bumrah, Ishant and Ashwin, is an obvious pick. Representing Reliance 1 in the tournament, Hardik Pandya scored 105 runs off just 39 balls against CAG […] Pandya, who has just recovered from his surgery, looked in outstanding touch and smashed the ball in the cleanest manner. All-rounder Hardik Pandya will not be considered for India's Test series against Australia starting next week despite starring with the bat in the white-ball series, captain Virat Kohli said. Despite Hardik not being fit to bowl, India still have a surfeit of bowling options —- in pace and spin —- to choose from. Hardik Pandya has been named in the 18 – member Indian squad for the first two Tests. But slowly he is establishing himself in Test cricket. new Delhi: Indian team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has emerged as the biggest match winner for India in limited overs cricket for some time now, but Gambhir feels Mayank's poor … Wednesday, February 3 2021 . Report. Hardik Pandya has stunned one and all with his brilliant 37-ball hundred in the DY Patil T20 Cup. So keeping Pandya in cotton-wool against England at home wouldn’t be a bad idea. Having finally made his much-anticipated return to the national side in white-ball cricket during the Australia series, the player is gearing up for his Test return as well. Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal Find no Places in Gautam Gambhir’s Predicted Playing XI For 1st Test in Chennai Against England. "Pandya may not be a Ben Stokes yet in red-ball cricket. The player shared the pictures with the caption “Returning to the Test cricket”. The youngster had to be on the sidelines after sustaining a lower-back stress fracture and also had to undergo a surgery because of the same. Rest and rotation: This is a year when the T20 format is on the top of most minds on the cricket circuit, be it players, coaches, IPL teams or even boards. But even without him, this squad boasts of an array of all-rounders who have shown their temperament and skill in the three Tests in Australia. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines. Deep Dasgupta a jeté le doute sur les chances d'Hardik Pandya de se rendre dans l'équipe indienne pour le premier test contre l'Angleterre à Chennai. In recent times, Hardik Pandya has become Team India’s one of the finest all-rounders, but an injury during the 2019 World Cup had put the Baroda all-rounder on the back foot. Pandya has been keen to not be used as a bowler for the time being because of the back injury he had sustained in 2019. * The moderation of comments is automated and not cleared manually by, Copyright © 2021 The Indian Express [P] Ltd. All Rights Reserved, Explained: Why Hardik Pandya is unlikely to get a Test match versus England, Since his back surgery in 2019, Pandya has featured primarily as a batsman in limited overs. That apart, there are strong cricketing reasons that suggest why the 27-year-old might not get a game in the upcoming four-match Test series against England. For all the latest Explained News, download Indian Express App. Hardik Pandya blasted his way to a maiden Test century on Sunday when he reached the three-figure mark off only 86 balls on the second day of the ongoing third Test against Sri Lanka at Pallekele. From live updates to breaking news, Republic World brings you all the live updates online so that you don't miss out on the IND VS AUS extravaganza. The two cricketing giants will meet at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, February 5, for the opening Test of the four-match series. Moreover, Washington Sundar - who made a tremendous contribution to India's historic win in Australia - was also left out along with out-of-form Mayank Agarwal. Let’s start with the openers. Earlier, Hardik was not in India’s squad for the Test series against Australia. : Deep Deshgupta. Did Dinesh Karthik Hint At KKR Picking Up Shahrukh Khan At The IPL 2021 Auction. ALSO READ | Ajinkya Rahane Credits Major BCCI Rule For Not Making Indians 'Tired' Of Bio-bubble Life. Hardik Pandya’s personal trainer S Rajnikanth has said that the all-rounder is fit and that there was no fitness test conducted by the BCCI. The Indian selectors led by Chetan Sharma on Tuesday named the squad for the first two Tests against England. Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Ishant Sharma have made their way back into the squad. The 27-year-old has showcased his prowess across formats with match-winning performances. Too many all-rounders: There was a time when India didn’t have too many Test all-rounders. This was the reason for their success in Australia, and it wouldn’t come as a surprise that they would not continue with this plan in the home series against England as well. 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It was also speculated during India's Australia tour that the dashing cricketer could stay back for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after his heroics in the limited-overs matches. Tall scores may have eluded the 33-year-old in Australia, but he was batting like a dream. “If Hardik Pandya doesn’t bowl, it is difficult to fit him in the Test side. The veteran may have endured a wretched spell with the bat over the last 18 months, but that splendid rearguard with Hanuma Vihari on Day 5 in Sydney only reaffirmed his batting nous. The star all-rounder was also included in the Indian squad for their white-ball matches in Australia, where also he made it to the playing eleven as a pure batter. The manner in which he stood up as an opener to the likes of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon has won him fans from several quarters. Since his back surgery in 2019, he has featured primarily as a batsman in limited overs, bowling only four overs in the second ODI against Australia in Sydney, even though he has emphasised that his return to the bowling crease will be a gradual process. He also shared pictures from his training session ahead of the series opener, and his fans were left mighty pleased as they await his return in Test matches. The India vs England live streaming will also be made available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Pandya smashed Malinda Pushpakumara for 26 runs in an over. Dhawan scored 618 runs from 17 innings while Pandya smashed 281 off 13 innings. After being ruled out for over six months, the talented cricket ultimately returned to competitive cricket with the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League. Hardik Pandya must bowl to be considered for Tests, says Virat Kohli; Hardik Pandya must bowl to be considered for Tests, says Virat Kohli Hardik Pandya scored 210 runs in three ODIs and 78 runs in three T20Is but bowled just four overs in the white-ball leg of India’s tour of Australia. Mumbai posted a picture of Pandya posing with series and MoM trophies Pandya scored his maiden Test hundred on this day in 2017 Hardik Pandya, who recently became a … Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has established himself as the team's premier fast-bowling all-rounder in recent years. Playing next. Dhawan in Tests Against Australia In 2013, the southpaw has particularly happy memories of his Test … . Explained: Why Hardik Pandya is unlikely to get a Test match versus England; Explained: Why Hardik Pandya is unlikely to get a Test match versus England With the top six among the runs, it is unlikely that India will be keen on an additional batsman in Hardik Pandya, given that there is still uncertainty over his bowling. 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