India star practices with red ball, triggers speculation of Test comeback ahead of Australia tour

Former India T20 vice-captain Hardik Pandya has sparked speculation about his return to Test cricket by sharing videos and images of himself practicing with the red ball. Pandya, who last played a Test match for India in September 2018 during the England tour, has faced challenges with injuries and has primarily focused on white-ball cricket in recent years.

Pandya took to his Instagram story to share a photo of himself with the red ball. Following this, the talented all-rounder posted a series of videos displaying his impressive bowling skills during training sessions.

However, following a lengthy recovery from an injury sustained during the ODI World Cup last year, Pandya has demonstrated exceptional fitness and successfully navigated through the IPL, T20 World Cup, and the Sri Lanka series without any setbacks.