Hardik Pandya Misses Mushtaq Ali as Injury Setback Delays Return Ahead of T20 WC | Sports-Games
Hardik Pandya’s return remains delayed as a fresh shin injury adds to back spasms and a leg strain, with India’s T20 World Cup buildup in focus.
- Hardik Pandya's absence from competitive cricket continues as the all-rounder was omitted from Baroda's 15-member squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which begins on November 14.
- Persistent fitness setbacks, including back spasms, a leg strain, and a fresh shin injury, have sidelined Hardik, who has spent significant time rehabilitating at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
- Krunal Pandya will captain the Baroda side, which features prominent players including Jitesh Sharma, Deepak Hooda, and Rasikh Salam as they prepare for Chandigarh on November 14.
- Head coach Gautam Gambhir stated that while Hardik and Jasprit Bumrah are "extremely important", there is no question of taking them to next year's ODI World Cup in Africa if they are "half-cooked".
- India's team management prioritizes long-term fitness over immediate return, with the side scheduled to begin a home T20I series against Sri Lanka in December following their current ODI series against New Zealand.
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Hardik Pandya misses Mushtaq Ali as injury setback delays return ahead of T20 WC | Sports-Games
Hardik Pandya's absence from competitive cricket will continue, with the all-rounder missing from Baroda's 15-member squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India's domestic T20 tournament.
Another setback! Hardik Pandya's return delayed again
Hardik Pandya will miss the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy due to ongoing fitness issues, including a shin injury and back spasms. His brother Krunal Pandya will captain the Baroda squad. This absence raises concerns for India's T20 World Cup preparations.
No Hardik Pandya as Baroda announce squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026
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Hardik Pandya misses Mushtaq Ali as injury setback delays return ahead of T20 WC - The Tribune
Hardik Pandya's absence from competitive cricket will continue, with the all-rounder missing from Baroda's 15-member squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India's domestic T20 tournament.
The wait for the comeback of Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is getting longer. He has not been included in the Baroda squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
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