Gavaskar Urges India to Bring Back Hardik Pandya for Test Dominance

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has emphasized the crucial role of all-rounder Hardik Pandya in India's quest for Test supremacy and success in Australia. Gavaskar believes Pandya's return to the Test team could be a game-changer, especially after his pivotal contribution to India's T20 World Cup triumph.

Pandya, who has played only 11 Tests due to persistent injuries, has a promising Test record with a batting average of 31.29 and a bowling average of 31.05. He has scored 532 runs, including a century and four fifties, and taken 17 wickets with a best bowling performance of 5 for 28.

Gavaskar, in an interview with Revsportz, expressed his optimism about India's potential to dominate Test cricket with Pandya in the team. "If he bowls ten overs a day to go with his batting, this Indian team could become invincible, and they can surely go on and win the WTC and beat Australia in Australia," Gavaskar stated.

India has twice reached the WTC final but has fallen short both times. The upcoming five-match Test series in Australia later this year provides another opportunity for India to assert their dominance and chase their first WTC title.

Gavaskar's call for Pandya's return underscores the strategic importance of his all-round abilities. Pandya's batting prowess and bowling versatility could significantly enhance India's chances of success in Test cricket, both at home and abroad.

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