Hardik Pandya's comeback plans hit a fresh roadblock
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya's return to international play has been delayed due to a leg injury. He will miss the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan as he focuses on recovery at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Why it matters
Pandya is a key all-rounder for the Indian national team, and his recurring fitness issues impact team selection and strategic planning for major tournaments.
NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya's return to international cricket is poised to face another roadblock, as a late leg niggle derailed his plans at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) and puts the all-rounder on the back foot for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.TimesofIndia.com reliably learnt that he was ticking the right boxes but the late development could well make him unavailable for selection. The selectors are expected to meet this week to pick the squad for the T20Is starting September 13 in New Delhi and will be soon briefed on the fitness status of players recovering in Bengaluru."Hardik Pandya was operating at full intensity without any discomfort but he has been advised to pause bowling due to discomfort in the leg. He will resume soon, but the Afghanistan series is too close to reach the required fitness levels.
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