India Set To Take On Australia In WTC Final 2023
India is set to face Australia in the World Test Championship Final 2023, with Shardul Thakur as the only seam-bowling all-rounder. The Indian Test team has been bolstered by Shardul’s presence, but Ricky Ponting believes India is lacking the X-Factor that Hardik Pandya can bring, especially in seaming conditions. Hardik has made a great return to bowling since his return from injury and is also in top batting form. Follow India vs Australia World Test Championship Final LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Ricky Ponting On Hardik Pandya’s Value To The Team
Ricky Ponting recently commented on the value Hardik Pandya could bring to the Indian team in the one-off Test match. He noted that Hardik has been bowling in every game of the IPL and is bowling quickly. Despite this, Hardik has not played a Test match since 2018 in England due to back injury troubles.
Conclusion
India is set to face Australia in the World Test Championship Final 2023 with Shardul Thakur as the only seam-bowling all-rounder. Ricky Ponting believes India is missing the X-Factor Hardik Pandya can bring, especially in seaming conditions. Hardik has made a great return to bowling since his return from injury and is also in top batting form. Follow India vs Australia World Test Championship Final LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.