Hardik Pandya: Indian cricket team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is busy these days preparing for the T20 series to be played between India and Bangladesh. And he is not a part of the Test series. Hardik Pandya has not been a part of the Test team for a long time. In such a situation, the Indian team was looking for an all-rounder like him for the Test team for a long time.

The second Hardik Pandya returns to Team India

Shardul Thakur may return for the India vs New Zealand Test series.

Shardul Thakur is seen as the second Hardik Pandya in Indian cricket. As an all-rounder, he contributes in both bowling and batting. Shardul has played an important role for Team India in the past as well, his return can further strengthen the balance of the team. Shardul has performed well in limited overs cricket in recent times, and his experience in Test cricket can also prove beneficial for the team.

Five players who were part of the India vs Bangladesh Test series may be out

Five players who were part of the India vs Bangladesh Test series may be dropped from the New Zealand Test series. These may mainly include those players whose performance or fitness has not been up to expectations. Some senior players may also be rested so that new and young players can get a chance.

The players who may be dropped may include some batsmen and bowlers. In this list, Akash Deep may be dropped after the return of Mohammed Shami. Along with this, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal and KL Rahul may be dropped.

This could be the 15-member Indian team for the New Zealand Test series

Some important changes can be seen in the fifteen-member Indian team for the India vs New Zealand Test series. Along with experienced players, some new faces can also be included in the team led by captain Rohit Sharma.

Along with this, Mohammed Shami can make a comeback.

Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Harshit Rana.