Gautam Gambhir outlines path for Hardik Pandya to rejoin India

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir stated that all-rounder Hardik Pandya must enhance his match fitness before returning to the national team. Gambhir emphasized the importance of Pandya playing in upcoming games, including the India A series, following India's 127-run victory over Afghanistan in the third T20I. He highlighted the team's need for seam-bowling all-rounders, mentioning the development of Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is now set to compete in the ODI series against the West Indies instead of the Asian Games. Gambhir suggested that both Pandya and Reddy could potentially feature in the same playing XI once Pandya regains full fitness.

• 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Clear message’ for Hardik Pandya: Gautam Gambhir reveals what the all-rounder must do to return to Team India