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Hardik Pandya to Miss Australia A Series, New Zealand T20Is Doubtful Due to Injury
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News18•25-09-2026, 23:15
Hardik Pandya to Miss Australia A Series, New Zealand T20Is Doubtful Due to Injury
- •Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will miss the upcoming three-match one-day series between India A and Australia A in Puducherry.
- •Pandya experienced pain in his right shin and has undergone fresh scans; the BCCI medical team has advised rest.
- •He is unlikely to do any physical activity for 10-15 days, making his participation in the New Zealand T20I series doubtful.
- •The BCCI selectors are prioritizing Pandya's recovery, as he is a key player for India in white-ball cricket and the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027.
- •Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge is a possible replacement for Hardik Pandya in the India A squad.
Key Questions Answered
Hardik Pandya experienced pain in his right shin and underwent a fresh set of scans, leading the BCCI's medical team to advise him to rest.
Mumbai all-rounder and Punjab Kings player Suryansh Shedge is a possibility to replace Hardik Pandya in the India A squad.
His participation is currently doubtful, with a high possibility that he will miss the T20I series starting on October 22 and potentially return only for the ODIs.
