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Rana Out of New Zealand Tour, Hardik Suffers Calf Discomfort
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News18•04-10-2026, 11:53
Rana Out of New Zealand Tour, Hardik Suffers Calf Discomfort
- •Harshit Rana is unlikely to be selected for India's upcoming tour of New Zealand due to a delayed rehabilitation process for a left quadriceps strain.
- •Rana, who sustained a low-grade strain in both thighs, was advised controlled loading for three weeks but is now experiencing fever, sore throat, and cold, further delaying his recovery.
- •The fast bowler is expected to make his competitive cricket return next month in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Delhi.
- •All-rounder Hardik Pandya has developed discomfort in his right calf and is unlikely to make a comeback to competitive cricket in the near future.
- •Hardik has been advised bisphosphonate therapy and vitamin D supplementation for six to eight weeks, with rehabilitation starting with low-load exercises.
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Harshit Rana is unlikely to be picked for the New Zealand tour due to a delay in his rehabilitation process, which was further pushed back after he contracted a fever, sore throat, and cold.
Harshit Rana sustained a low-grade strain in both thighs after complaining of a strain in his left quadriceps during a match simulation on September 7 in New Delhi.
Hardik Pandya has been advised to undergo bisphosphonate therapy and vitamin D supplementation for six to eight weeks following discomfort in his right calf.
