Hardik Pandya’s prolonged absence from competitive cricket has once again brought the spotlight on player workload, match fitness and injury management in Indian cricket. The India all-rounder has not played competitive cricket since the conclusion of IPL 2026, and his much-anticipated return has now been delayed further. Pandya was initially expected to make his comeback with […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra has added that the Men in Blue’s top six in the 2027 ODI World Cup would be the same as the one in the last edition of the tournament. He stated that Hardik Pandya’s importance at No. 6, claiming that he has never seen the all-rounder lacking form. India registered […]

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly believes T20I star batter Tilak Varma could bat at No.6 for Team India if veteran all-rounder Hardik Pandya is injured for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Hardik has struggled with fitness and has dealt with many injuries since the 2026 IPL season. He has not played for India since helping […]

Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin commented on India captain Shubman Gill ahead of the second ODI against the West Indies. Team India won the first game by eight wickets. The second ODI will be played on Wednesday, September 30. Ashwin also revealed that he was initially doubtful of Gill as captain but applauded him for […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan shared a major concern over star India cricketer Hardik Pandya amid the home series against the West Indies. Team India are hosting West Indies for three ODIs and five T20Is. He also added that Hardik Pandya’s recurring injuries without playing were a major concern for Team India. Hardik is not […]

Former Australian batter Michael Clarke called Team India spinner Kuldeep Yadav the best current all-format spinner ahead of the India-West Indies ODI series. He has been in and out of the Indian side across all three formats despite his stellar numbers. However, he has 369 wickets across formats for Team India at a great strike […]

Hardik Pandya’s return to competitive cricket has suffered another setback after the India all-rounder sustained a fresh injury to his right shin. According to a PTI report, the 32-year-old is expected to remain sidelined for at least three weeks, ruling him out of India’s upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand. India are scheduled to begin their […]

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir believes veteran all-rounder Hardik Pandya must have as much game time as possible, considering his recent injuries. Hardik has not played for India since their triumphant 2026 T20 World Cup in March. Hardik has not played a competitive match since IPL 2026 due to a series of leg and […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that Hardik Pandya’s current fitness is still not enough for him to bowl 10 overs in an ODI. With the all-rounder having played very little competitive cricket over the last four months, the team management is unwilling to rush him back into international cricket. Pandya remains […]

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer opined on India’s performance despite their clinical seven-wicket win in the T20I series opener against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Sunday, September 13. He also stated that the Indian team have struggled with their fifth bowling option in white-ball cricket in star all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s absence as well. […]