Indian cricket team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has retired from Test cricket, but a few days ago some of his pictures went viral in which he was seen bowling with the red ball. After seeing these pictures, fans on social media started speculating that Hardik is preparing to return to Test cricket.
The market of these rumors was just beginning to heat up when former Indian cricket team wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel dismissed the speculations about Hardik Pandya's return to the Test format after the clip of Hardik Pandya bowling with the red ball went viral. Hardik has not played any Test since 2018. Due to injury, the all-rounder is not able to play in the longest format of the game.
Regarding Pandya, Parthiv Patel said on Jio Cinema, “Hardik Pandya is not returning to Test cricket. He was practicing with the red ball because the white ball was not available at that time. His body is not suitable for four-day and five-day matches. He will have to play first-class cricket before being considered for selection in the Test team, which is very unlikely.”
For the five-Test series in Australia, Hardik's return remains a talking point. Meanwhile, Parthiv said that India could have played left-arm fast bowler Yash Dayal in the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. He said, “The second Test was an opportunity for the host team to try Yash Dayal. If this Test match is drawn, then it is important to keep in mind that the next series will be against New Zealand and you can experiment against that team. “
Parthiv Patel had recently said that Hardik Pandya can play Test if he returns in Ranji Trophy. He said, “It is up to Hardik Pandya whether he wants to be a part of the Test team or not. The BCCI and the selectors have made it clear that you have to play first-class cricket before being considered for the national team in Test cricket. will be.”
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