In the search of a pace all-rounder, post the failed experiment of Rishi Dhawan and Stuart Binny, Hardik Pandya has made his mark in ODI and T20i format. With experience he might do well even in test format. A key player for India in 2019 WC being played in England. Has been having niggle as well as injured couple of times this year Meanwhile BCCI has tried to manage his workload during last one year. India needs him to shine because the options are not much in pace all-rounder skill set.
Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Reetinder Singh Sodhi, Rishi Dhawan, Stuart Binny have not managed to grab this golden spot in Indian cricket.
Currently Hardik is recovering from back injury since September Asia cup. He is hoping to be fit for 3 ODI series against to be played in Jan 2019 on tour to Australia.