In Hardik's absence, Shardul's childhood coach bats for his inclusion in IND XI
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In Hardik's absence, Shardul's childhood coach bats for his inclusion in IND XI

Hardik Pandya is one of the testaments of how successful the Indian Premier League has helped in the rise of domestic talents in Indian cricket. Several current big names including the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Pandya brothers, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, etc., all made their names first in the IPL before being picked for India and making a mark.  One of the reasons behind Hardik Pandya's success was that he adapted quickly to conditions and situations. Despite being a hard-hitting batsman in the modern-day, Pandya also managed to make a mark in Test cricket and became a regular in the Test team. But after suffering a back injury that required surgery, Pandya has been able to return to his bowling duties, which has led to him being not picked in India playing XI in the Test team. Pandya was not picked for the Test squad against Australia and then he did not play a single game against England in the home Test series despite being in the squad. Now, Pandya has also not being picked for the WTC final and the following England series, and the question in everyone's mind is who will be India's all-rounder in the crucial matches.