The Indian Test squad which will lock horns with England in the first two Tests of their five-match series later this month was announced on Wednesday. There weren’t many surprises in the squad, with Hardik Pandya as the only fresh face.
Pandya’s selection comes on the back of an impressive debut ODI series where he picked up the Man of the Match award in his debut game. The Baroda all-rounder could be used as a seam bowling all-rounder if captain Virat Kohli is looking to add more muscle to the batting line-up when India play three spinners.
Twitter users, though, didn’t seem very approving of Pandya’s selection in the longest format of the game.
There was also a lot of hue and cry regarding the exclusion of Yuvraj Singh on Twitter. The Punjab batsman has been in terrific form in the Ranji Trophy this season, but having played his last Test in 2012 and with age not on his side, it came as no surprise.
#TeamIndia squad for first two Tests against England. @Paytm Test Cricket #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/9VZX6ETmHy
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 2, 2016
Here, we round-up some of the top reactions from Twitter.
Thank you for your wishes and messages. Keep supporting Team India. Onwards and upwards! #INDvENG
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 2, 2016
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my supporters, family members & the selectors for having faith in me.✌️️#INDvENG
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) November 2, 2016
If Pandya can score some runs, it gives Kohli the chance to play 3 spinners every time at home. #IndvEng
— cricBC (@cricBC) November 2, 2016
Yesterday my friend told me that Hardik Pandya will make it to the Test squad and I laughed him off saying u better don't speak! #WTF
— Hitman Cricket (@HitmanCricket) November 2, 2016
Rohit out for 6-8 weeks due to thigh strain. Dhawan has just started his rehab. Rahul unavailable for 1st Test. #IndvEng
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 2, 2016
Hardik Pandya getting selected for the test team is worse than Chetteshwar Pujara getting selected for the t20 team.
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 2, 2016
Reactions after Hardik pandya's Selection pic.twitter.com/Guf5l1L5qh
— Mr. Hoodie (@RahulReply) November 2, 2016
I feel bad for #KLRahul, he is missing out on one of the best seasons of his career because of injury. #INDvENG
— Arun Dev (@ArunDev1) November 2, 2016
Unbelievable that Yuvraj Singh gets ignored once again despite scoring 500+ runs in his last 3 Ranji games & Pandya gets picked up. #INDvENG
— Áßhi (@Abhi__Original) November 2, 2016
