Hardik Pandya suffers fresh shin injury, out of New Zealand series
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming New Zealand series due to a recurring shin injury. The all-rounder will undergo further medical assessment to determine his rehabilitation timeline.
Why it matters
Pandya is a key player for the Indian national team, and his frequent injuries impact team selection and strategic planning for major cricket series.
Senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya has sustained a fresh injury to his right shin which is all set to rule him out of competitive cricket for at least three weeks including the white ball tour of New Zealand.
Pandya's 'Return To Play' date was set for September 20 and accordingly the selectors picked him for India A for the upcoming One Day series against Australia A starting October 6.
"This is very unfortunate, but Hardik's latest scan reports have revealed an injury to his right shin. He has been advised complete rest for a period of two weeks. BCCI's medical panel head Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala has seen his reports and, on his return from Japan, will assess him and decide on when he can start his rehabilitation," a BCCI source tracking COE developments told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
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