Hardik Pandya out of Australia A series with fresh injury

Hardik Pandya ruled out of Australia A series

• Injury: Fresh shin injury forces Hardik Pandya out of the upcoming A series against Australia in Puducherry (One‑Dayers starting 6 Oct).
• Impact: Doubtful for the five T20Is in New Zealand beginning 22 Oct.

Recent injury history

• June: Quadriceps strain while training at the Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, missed ODIs vs Afghanistan.
• Selection for the Australia A series was pending fitness clearance; now derailed less than two weeks before the first match.

Last international appearances

• T20I: World Cup final, Ahmedabad, March 2023.
• ODI: Champions Trophy final, March 2025.

Domestic cricket

• Played 10 of 14 matches in this year’s IPL; has not featured in competitive cricket since.