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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya didn’t take pleasure in a superb comeback to one-day cricket, as he performed his first 50-over sport in additional than a yr. Taking part in for state aspect Baroda within the Vijay Hazare Trophy in opposition to Bengal, Pandya managed to attain only one run, getting out on the second ball. Pandya final performed 50-over cricket in October 2023, when he performed for India in opposition to Baroda in a World Cup group sport, earlier than choosing up an damage. He might be hoping to get extra match observe forward of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Within the Vijay Hazare Trophy sport, Pandya got here into bat at No. 5, however was dismissed by Bengal’s Pradipta Pramanik for simply 1.
Nonetheless, Baroda’s complete of 228 was not sufficient for victory. An unbeaten 99 by home stalwart Anustup Majumdar took Bengal to victory by seven wickets with seven overs remaining.
Pandya might be hoping to regain health and type forward of the Champions Trophy set to be held in late February. Given his all-round abilities, as a robust batter and a fast-bowling all-rounder, Pandya’s health might be an enormous increase to Group India.
Pandya was an everyday for Baroda within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, batting and bowling all 4 overs repeatedly.
Whereas Pandya’s health could also be essential for Group India, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir and co. might have a dependable backup within the type of Nitish Reddy. The 21-year-old has proven unimaginable type in each T20Is and Exams, and even smashed his maiden Check century within the fourth Check in opposition to Australia in Melbourne.
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