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Hardik Pandya Ruled Out of New Zealand Tour Due to Injury Blow for Team India!
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News18•27-09-2026, 13:03
Hardik Pandya Ruled Out of New Zealand Tour Due to Injury Blow for Team India!
- •Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I and five-match ODI series against New Zealand due to a new right shin injury.
- •The 32-year-old from Baroda will be out of action for at least the next three weeks, requiring complete rest for two weeks.
- •Dr. Dinesh Pardiwala, head of the BCCI medical panel, will review Hardik's condition and scan reports upon his return to India to determine his rehabilitation timeline.
- •Hardik's initial return to play was set for September 20, and he was selected for the India A team against Australia A, but the new injury thwarted his comeback.
- •To regain match fitness, Hardik may need to play in the Zimbabwe ODI series or domestic tournaments like the Vijay Hazare Trophy or Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Key Questions Answered
Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I and ODI series against New Zealand due to a fresh injury to his right shin. According to medical advice, he needs complete rest for at least two weeks and will remain out of action for at least three weeks.
The limited-overs series against New Zealand, consisting of five T20Is and five ODIs, is scheduled to start on October 22, 2026.
With the New Zealand series missed, Hardik Pandya will look to the upcoming Zimbabwe ODI series to don the national team jersey again. To prove his match fitness, he may also need to test himself in domestic tournaments such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy or Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
