Cricket News: Sunil Gavaskar questions inclusion of Hardik Pandya for NZ tour

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the return of Hardik Pandya into the Indian squad in New Zealand after his suspension was provisionally lifted by the Committee of Administrators. While Pandya is joining the national team, Rahul has been asked to be a part of the India ‘A’ team that is playing 5 one-day games against England Lions in Thiruvananthapuram. Both were initially part of the team picked for the NZ tour. Gavaskar has now questioned the return of Pandya in the squad and said that his arrival puts question marks on the place of Vijay Shankar, who according to him has so far done a good job as an all-rounder. Also, former India captain Rahul Dravid feels that the controversy will spur the duo on to greater success on the cricket field. Dravid also feels that the duo should strive to put the entire episode behind them and focus on their game. "Sportspersons and public figures can make mistakes. It is part of learning and growing up," he said.