Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Hardik Pandya's Potential Test Return Discussed
India has been struggling in Test cricket, especially at home.
They need a good all-rounder.
Robin Uthappa, a former Indian cricketer, thinks Hardik Pandya could be perfect for this role.
He suggests Hardik should return to the number seven spot in the Test team.
Uthappa believes Hardik is fit enough to bowl 12-15 overs per innings.
He also mentions that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would likely support Hardik's return if he wants to play and win the World Test Championship.
India has won only 4 out of their last 9 Test matches, indicating a struggle in the format.
The team needs an all-rounder who can perform well in both batting and bowling.
Robin Uthappa suggests Hardik Pandya should return to the number seven spot in Test cricket.
Uthappa believes Hardik's fitness allows him to bowl 12-15 overs per innings.
The BCCI would likely support Hardik's return if he expresses interest in playing Test cricket and winning the World Test Championship.
- Who
- Hardik Pandya, Robin Uthappa, Indian Cricket Team
- What
- Discussion on Hardik Pandya's potential return to Test cricket
- When
- Ongoing World Test Championship cycle
- Where
- India
- Why
- Need for an all-rounder in the Indian Test team
- Current Test Wins
- 4 out of last 9
- Hardik's Role
- All-rounder
- Uthappa's Suggestion
- Return to No. 7 spot
- Hardik's Fitness
- Can bowl 12-15 overs per innings
- Nitish Reddy's Role
- Primarily a batter