Hardik Pandya ruled out of Afghanistan ODI series due to quadriceps strain
- On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the BCCI announced that all-rounder Hardik Pandya is ruled out of India's three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after suffering a late fitness setback.
- Pandya had been training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru since June 2, but a newly identified low-grade leg sprain disrupted his return to the ODI squad.
- With Pandya unavailable, Nitish Kumar Reddy is expected to play all three matches; Virat Kohli will miss the series due to a tendon tear, though Rohit Sharma has been cleared.
- Medical staff advised the all-rounder to avoid strain, meaning he will remain at the Bengaluru facility for at least another two weeks to continue rehabilitation and monitoring.
- The ODI series begins Saturday in Dharamsala, with matches in Lucknow and Chennai following on June 17 and 20, respectively, as team management adjusts to roster developments.
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Hardik Pandya Out of India vs Afghanistan ODIs with Leg Strain | 🏏 LatestLY
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to miss out on India's upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to a fresh leg strain. The 32-year-old suffered a low-grade quadriceps sprain during his rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, disrupting his anticipated return. 🏏 Hardik Pandya Out of India vs Afghanistan ODIs with Leg Strain.
After Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya ruled out of Afghanistan ODI series - The Tribune
Cleared to play just hours ago, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Wednesday ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after picking up a fresh quadriceps strain.
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Hardik Pandya’s return to international cricket has been delayed after a fitness setback ruled him out of India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. He was reported to have earned clearance to the ODI squad soon, but a fresh injury is expected to sideline him for the time being. Notably, the all-rounder had been in strong training rhythm at the BCCI Centre of Excellence since June 2 and was expected to rejoin the squad in Dhar…
Hardik Pandya, and the 10-over problem - Sports News Portal
Hardik Pandya. Image: BCCI – Shamik Chakrabarty, Mumbai Subhayan Chakraborty, Dharamsala On Tuesday evening, Hardik Pandya was on the verge of getting the all-clear from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru before he reportedly picked up a quadriceps strain and was ruled out of India’s three-match home ODI series against Afghanistan starting in Dharamsala on Saturday. According to sources, the fresh injury probably has resulted…
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