India are reeling from the Aussies in the final of the World Test Championship. India struggled to find their rhythm as they lost four leading wickets including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli before the team score crossed 75 in the first innings.
Earlier, the Aussie batting line had increased the runs by destroying the Indian bowling unit. Centuries from superstar Travis Head and Steve Smith helped the Aussies. Apart from them, the performances of wicket-keeper batsman Alex Carey and Warner also helped the Kangaroos.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain questioned why India did not include fast-ball all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the pitch at the Oval to support the pacers. He asked where is Pandya who can shine both in bowling and batting.
It is certain that India did not have much idea about their side when they went to the morning toss. But the Aussies weren’t like that, it was crystal clear to them all. Cameron Greene had a lot to do. He is giving balance to the team in the situation in England. He is the kind of cricketer India would want to have someone like him with them.
Shardul Thakur is a very good seam bowling all rounder. As for India, they have Jadeja, Ashwin and Axar Patel. They are perfect all-rounders in Indian conditions. But what about seam bowling all-rounders when playing overseas matches? where are they Where is Hardik Pandya?,’ Nasser Hussain asked during a conversation with Ricky Ponting.
But Ponting made it clear that Hardik had vision for a Test future even after a back injury that overshadowed his career.
They asked about this even during the earlier commentary. “He (Hardik) has said earlier that his body is not allowing him to go through the rigors of Test cricket,” Ponting said.
Ponting added that Pandya had said that it would be unfair to include him in the squad ahead of many players who have performed at their best in the Test format and have been instrumental in the team’s success.
Meanwhile, India has already lost four wickets after batting in the first innings. Currently, after 31 overs, India continue to bat at 120 for four.
Content highlight: Nasser Hussain about Hardik Pandya
2023-06-08 16:41:00
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