India VS Australia 1st T20: Team Will Miss Hardik Pandya, Says Coach Ravi Shastri. Virat Kohli-led is sorely missing on tour is injured Hardik Pandya, who is currently recovering from an acute lower back spasm during the recent Asia Cup clash against Pakistan. India's head coach Ravi Shastri says that all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be missed during the tough Australian tour starting Wednesday as he provides proper balance to the side.