Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar, has expressed concerns over Hardik Pandya, as the star all-rounder is all set to make his comeback to ODI cricket in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting on July 12.

Pandya has been in stunning form since he made his comeback to competitive cricket, but Manjrekar feels things will be tough for the all-rounder in 50-over cricket as bowling the full quota of 10 overs will be a difficult task for him, having been troubled with the back issue for a long time.

Sanjay Manjrekar said during an interaction on Sports 18: “There I am worried. I am not sure it's a great call but I don't think he is making the trip to West Indies, if I remember, for the one-dayers. 50-overs cricket for an all-rounder is tough, it really takes a lot out of you.”

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The former batter added, “You are bowling 10 overs in just about three-and-a-half hours which is a lot, plus if you are batting towards the end and stay not out while batting first, and then come in and bowl those 10 overs, it is physically very draining.”

Meanwhile, Manjrekar also recalled how the legendary all-rounder, Kapil Dev, felt bowling was a "demanding" task after running between wickets for the quick runs. However, India could also use Hardik for five or so overs in ODI cricket thanks to the workload management system.

He further recalled, “I remember playing with Kapil Dev and he used to sometimes confess that when he used to bat first and run those hard singles and then come in to bowl another spell, he felt it was a very demanding task. So I am a little worried if Hardik Pandya plays 50-overs cricket.”

Manjrekar signed off by saying: “He is expected to bowl 10 overs, or maybe he is not expected to bowl 10. His batting has been so good that he can be your batting all-rounder who will chip in with maybe five overs on a good day.”