Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has urged all-rounder Hardik Pandya to reconsider his Test cricket aspirations, suggesting his return to the No. 7 position could bolster the Indian team during its transition phase. Uthappa believes Pandya still has much to offer in the longest format and could contribute to India's World Test Championship goals, provided he proves his fitness. Pandya has not played Test cricket since 2018 due to injury concerns, focusing instead on white-ball formats.