Hardik Pandya included in India A squad for one-day series against Australia A

Hardik Pandya, who has not played any competitive cricket since IPL 2026, has been included in the India A squad for the three-match One-Day series against Australia A, subject to fitness. Devdutt Padikkal and Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the multi-day and white-ball teams respectively. The series constitutes two multi-day matches and three one-day games, all scheduled to be held in Puducherry from September 22 to October 11.