IND vs AUS: Hardik Pandya set for Test comeback in BGT 2024-25? All-rounder drops huge hint

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has dropped a massive hint on his return to Test cricket. The premier player of the India National Cricket Team was seen practicing with the red ball ahead of the Test season, which will see teams playing 10 games.

Pandya has been the MVP of Indian cricket in white-ball cricket for the last few years. The all-rounder has made a massive impact on the team with both the bat and ball and has helped the team win some of the famous games with his all-round skills.

While Pandya's ability in the white-ball cricket has been unmatched, the all-rounder has been away from the red-ball cricket for a while. Due to his injury-prone nature, the all-rounder has kept himself away from the longest format of the game for the India National Cricket Team.

Hardik Pandya's last Test for the India National Cricket Team came in September 2018. He last featured for the team in the whites during the Test series against the England National Cricket Team. Even in his short Test career, the all-rounder has proved his worth for the team with bat and ball.

The all-rounder has played 11 Tests for India, accumulating 523 runs and taking 17 wickets, which includes a Test century as well as the fifer. He has played vital knocks for his team in overseas conditions, including a crucial 92-run knock against the South Africa National Cricket in tough conditions.

On Thursday (12th September), Pandya dropped a massive hint of his returning to Test cricket. The all-rounder was seen bowling with the red ball ahead of the Test season. He gave glimpses about his practice session to the fans through his social media.

Pandya was seen bowling good lines and lengths, and the all-rounder posted the video on his social media account and also shared pictures of him holding a red ball in his hand.

Hardik Pandya practices with red-ball

Here's the video:

Hardik Pandya in the practice session. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JW5vkVLUZq

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 12, 2024

Hardik Pandya practicing with the Red Ball. pic.twitter.com/HmiQK5YjZi

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 12, 2024

If Hardik Pandya returns to Test cricket, the Indian Team will look a class apart in the longest format of the game. His presence will be a massive boost for the team as it will allow them to cover all their bases. Also with India set to travel to Australia later this year, he could turn out to be a vital asset for the team.

Pandya played a massive role for the India National Cricket Team in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024. He was one of the biggest reasons behind the win of the team. He came up with terrific performances with both bat and ball throughout the tournament.

Pandya picked up 11 wickets with the ball and also slammed 144 runs in the T20 World Cup 2024. He also was the hero in the final as he defended 16 runs in the last over to help his team win.