Hardik Pandya might not be seen in Test cricket for a while, England tour snub makes it clear: Aakash Chopra

India tour of England: Hardik Pandya was one of the notable omissions in the 20-man India squad for the World Test Championship final and the subsequent 5-Test series against England.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has said Hardik Pandya's snub from the Test squad for England tour is a reflection that the all-rounder is not part of India's Test plans for the foreseeable future. Chopra said teams would need a bowler like Hardik in English and South Africa conditions but the Mumbai Indians player's fitness issues seem to have kept him out of contention. India announced a 20-member squad for the World Test Championship final, starting June 18 in Southampton and the subsequent 5-Test series against England in August-September. India have picked Shardul Thakur as the only pace-bowling all-rounder for the tour with as many as 4 spin-bowling all-rounders in the side. India also picked 3 pacers in their 4-man standby group.