Hardik Pandya ruled out of Afghanistan ODI series due to quadriceps strain

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan due to a recurring quadriceps strain. The injury occurred during a fitness assessment at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.
Why it matters
Pandya is a key all-rounder for the Indian national team, and his absence impacts the team's balance and strategy for the series.
Cleared to play just hours ago , India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after picking up a fresh quadriceps strain.
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