When Hardik is fully fit, he will be considered for selection: Chetan Sharma

Chetan Sharma, the Chief Selector of the Indian Cricket Team, has stated that the selection committee will consider Hardik Pandya for a return to the national team only if he is 100 percent match fit. Notably, Hardik Pandya has not been included in the Indian Test and Twenty20I teams for the forthcoming series against Sri Lanka.

Hardik, who was signed as the Gujarat Titans’ captain for Rs 15 crore, has not played competitive cricket since the T20 World Cup. Questions were raised regarding his bowling, given that the former Mumbai Indians all-rounder had not bowled for MI in the IPL 2021 and had only bowled 4 overs for India in the T20 World Cup.

“Hardik was without a doubt a vital component of the Indian team.” Following these injuries, I would say that he would be considered when we are certain that he is 100 percent match fit, ready to play, and bowling “On Saturday, Sharma spoke to the media.

Chetan Sharma stated after choosing the Indian squads for the forthcoming T20I and Test series against Sri Lanka that the selection committee will prioritize performances in the Ranji Trophy.

You can inquire about Hardik’s absence from the Ranji Trophy.. We are looking at those who are competing in the Ranji Trophy and doing well. So, we’re excited to watch the tournament and see how the lads do “Sharma said.

Hardik hasn’t been able to bowl regularly because of persistent back ailments, but the all-rounder has taken time off to rehabilitate. Hardik is slated to return for the Indian Premier League, which is set to begin in the final week of March after missing the Ranji Trophy season for Baroda