A picture of Hardik Pandya bowling with the red ball triggered the speculations over his potential Test comeback.

Hardik Pandya , an all-rounder for Team India, recently sparked a buzz after being spotted training in the nets. The most interesting aspect was Pandya's net bowling with the red ball, which he hadn't done in a long time.

A picture of Hardik Pandya bowling with a red ball ignited speculation about his potential Test cricket comeback. The image quickly sparked discussions among fans and analysts, raising questions about whether the all-rounder might be preparing to return to the longer format of the game.

Ace India allrounder Hardik Pandya has become a white-ball specialist over time and hasn't played any red-ball cricket for India over the last six years. His body is presumed to be not suited for the stress that it might undergo for five days of Test cricket.

Hardik Pandya, who has 532 runs and 17 wickets to his name in 11 Tests for India, last played a red-ball match in September 2018 against England in Southampton.