Hardik Pandya Returns from Injury, Named in India A Squad for Australia A Series

Hardik Pandya has been selected for the India A squad after recovering from a shoulder injury that kept him out of international cricket for several months. The announcement comes as India A prepares to face Australia A in a home series in Puducherry. The multi‑day side will be led by Devdutt Padikkal, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain the one‑day lineup. The series will feature two multi‑day matches and three one‑day games, giving the players a chance to prove themselves ahead of the senior team’s upcoming fixtures.