5 reasons why Hardik Pandya must be nurtured

#2 Solve India’s Test match problems

Pandya made his debut for the Baroda Ranji team in 2013 (Image Courtesy: DNA)

The Indian Test side is in the pink of its health and they should only consolidate their position at the top of the table with many home matches lined up in the future. Ashwin has become a genuine all-rounder in Tests lately, but in foreign conditions, India have always been found wanting because of the absence of an all-rounder who can bowl with pace.

Pandya can be the ideal candidate to solve this problem.

Though the Baroda all-rounder looks a little out of sorts for a Test match player, with proper grooming he can become a quality all-rounder in this format as well. He has got the pace and the swing to trouble batsmen in Test cricket and if he can work on his batting temperament, then he can surely be an asset to the Indian side in this format.

With Ashwin batting at seven and him batting at eight, India can be a force to reckon with in Test matches even in foreign conditions. It is extremely crucial for India to look at Hardik Pandya not only as a limited overs specialist but also as a player for the longest format.