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Hardik Pandya's Comeback Depends on Full Bowling Fitness
Hardik Pandya is an important cricket player who can bat and bowl.
Right now, he cannot bowl all 10 overs expected in a one-day match.
India’s coach, Gautam Gambhir, said the team will not bring him back too quickly.
Pandya must become fit enough to help with both batting and bowling.
His return is especially important for one-day cricket.
He may first play for India A against Australia A. The series is expected to take place in October in Puducherry.
Gambhir also said Pandya could play alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy when he is fully fit.
Gautam Gambhir said Hardik Pandya cannot currently bowl a complete 10-over spell in one-day cricket.
India will not rush Pandya back into international cricket, according to the head coach.
Pandya’s return depends on his ability to contribute as a genuine all-rounder, particularly in ODIs.
Gambhir said Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy could play together once Pandya is fully fit to bowl.
Pandya was named in India A’s squad for a one-day series against Australia A, subject to final fitness clearance.
- Who
- Hardik Pandya, Gautam Gambhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, India A and Australia A.
- What
- Pandya’s competitive and international comeback depends on regaining the ability to bowl a full 10-over spell.
- Where
- The planned India A-Australia A one-day series is scheduled for Puducherry.
- When
- Gambhir made the comments on Thursday; Pandya’s India A comeback is expected in October.
- Why
- Pandya is not yet fit to complete a 10-over quota, and India wants him to return as a genuine all-rounder rather than being rushed back.
Key facts
- Current bowling status
- Hardik Pandya is not currently able to bowl 10 overs in the 50-over format.
- India’s approach
- Gautam Gambhir said Pandya will not be rushed back into international cricket.
- Return condition
- Pandya must regain full bowling fitness and contribute as a genuine all-rounder.
- Potential team combination
- Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy could play together once Pandya is fully fit.
- Planned comeback
- Pandya is expected to make his competitive return with India A.
- Opposition
- India A is scheduled to play a three-match one-day series against Australia A.
- Fitness clearance
- Pandya’s selection remains subject to final clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Quotes
Gautam Gambhir
India head coach
“Hardik Pandya cannot bowl 10 overs at the moment. We don't want to rush him into international cricket. When he is fit, there is a possibility of both he and Nitish playing”
rediff.com
Sources
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