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    "editor1": "<p><em>Mumbai, Dec 13 - India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has his eyes set on a comeback to the Indian Test side that is currently playing in Australia and for that is taking part in Baroda&#39;s match against Mumbai in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy after an injury layoff.<\/em><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHardik picked up a back injury during the Asia Cup in September and has since been sidelined.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe was originally selected in the India A squad for their three-match one-day series against New Zealand A but the 25-year old decided to focus on Tests instead with the ODIs against Australia only scheduled after the Test series ends.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;If I am playing a Test match, I should play a four-day game (rather) than one-day,&quot; Hardik told Times Now.&nbsp;<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;Because one-day is later on. I am focusing right now that if I can make it to the team, because there is scope of me making a comeback into the Test team, if I am fit to play a Test match. That&#39;s why I wanted to take my time and see where exactly I stand in Ranji Trophy.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;Playing a Test match is a different league. The workload goes very high, so I wanted to see if I can manage the workload. I knew I would get enough match preparation before the Australia ODIs. Therefore I focused on playing Ranji Trophy.&quot;<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIndia, who play their second Test against Australia in Perth from Friday, can bring back Hardik into the fold before the last two matches in Melbourne and Sydney.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;Before I go for any major series, I wanted to see where exactly I stand,&quot; Hardik said.&nbsp;<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;Ranji Trophy is the best domestic tournament. I wanted to check my fitness levels there, and then take a call about how I am feeling and what should be the next step. Right now, I am only focusing on the Ranji Trophy and then obviously, I want to get back to the team as soon as possible, because it&#39;s difficult to stay away for so long.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>IANS<\/p>\r\n",
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