IND vs WI: Will Hardik return to the Test team? Sarfaraz-Yashaswi and Suryakumar may get a chance

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The Indian cricket team will begin the upcoming World Test Championship cycle with a series against the West Indies. After losing in the final of this tournament for the second consecutive season, the Indian team is under criticism. He was defeated by New Zealand in 2021, so this time Australia defeated him. Now the team has to be selected for the tour of West Indies. This time many young players can be given a chance. Along with this, the return of all-rounder Hardik Pandya is also being discussed.

Distanced from. However, now Hardik is looking fitter than before. He has also captained the Gujarat Titans in the IPL and has led the team to the finals in two consecutive seasons. In 2022, the Gujarat team became the champion under the captaincy of Hardik. At the same time, he also got a chance to captain the Indian T20 team. Hardik last played a Test in 2018 on the tour of England. He also got a chance to captain the Indian T20 team. Hardik last played a Test in 2018 on the tour of England. He also got a chance to captain the Indian T20 team. Hardik last played a Test in 2018 on the tour of England.

Will Hardik make a comeback?

The Indian team management has not closed the doors for Hardik. It is up to him to decide when he wants to return to Tests. The selectors also want to see Hardik in the team. He is a key player in the team for the upcoming ODI World Cup. In such a situation, it has to be seen whether he is willing to play in all the three formats or not.

Cheteshwar Pujara - Photo: Social Media

All eyes on Pujara

After losing in the Test Championship final, the player who was criticized the most is Cheteshwar Pujara. Pujara was in England for about two months before this match. He was playing county matches for Sussex. He had scored three centuries in two months, but he missed the crucial match. However, Pujara's recent performances have been fine. He has scored at an average of 40.16 in the last 12 months. It remains to be seen whether the selectors see him in their plans for the next two years. 

As of now, it looks like the selectors will repose faith in Pujara in the absence of experienced players like Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. They can be given one more chance. If Pujara is selected for the series against the West Indies, he will have to play at least one big innings in the two Tests.

Suryakumar Yadav - Photo: Social Media

Suryakumar may return

Suryakumar Yadav got a chance in the Test series against Australia. He also made his debut, but then he was dropped from the team due to Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane. Now it looks like Suryakumar may get another chance.

Sarfaraz and Yashasvi will get a chance

Sarfaraz, who scored a lot of runs in Ranji matches, is constantly being ignored. Now looks like the right time has come for them. Sarfaraz can be selected for the West Indies tour. Apart from him, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has performed well in IPL and Ranji, can also get a place. Ishaan Kishan may be preferred over KS Bharat in the West Indies.

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