Hardik Pandya’s comeback suffers fresh blow, shin injury rules him out of Australia A and New Zealand tour: Report
Pandya will miss at least three weeks after a right-shin injury, and selectors say he cannot return in time for New Zealand or Australia A duty.
- Hardik Pandya has suffered a fresh right-shin injury, ruling the 32-year-old out of India's upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand and forcing him into rehabilitation.
- Recurring fitness issues have repeatedly hindered Pandya's comeback efforts over recent months, including setbacks during Afghanistan ODIs, England T20Is, and assignments with Australia A.
- Medical officials advised two weeks of complete rest, keeping Pandya sidelined for at least three weeks total while he trains at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
- Selectors had picked Pandya for the One-Day series starting October 6, with his "Return To Play" date set for September 20; the New Zealand tour is now unreachable.
- Pandya will now target the Zimbabwe ODIs for his return, potentially testing his fitness in the Vijay Hazare or Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after Asian Games travel plans were abandoned.
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Hardik Pandya Out of India's White-Ball Tour to New Zealand Following Shin Injury: Report | 🏏 LatestLY
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been hit by a fresh right shin injury, revealed today, September 26, 2026, sidelining him for at least three weeks. This setback rules him out of India's white-ball tour of New Zealand, which begins on October 22, and the ongoing India A multi-day series against Australia A. 🏏 Hardik Pandya Out of India's White-Ball Tour to New Zealand Following Shin Injury: Report.
Hardik Pandya's return to the field has been delayed once again. He has complained of renewed pain in his right calf, prompting the medical team to advise him to rest. Meanwhile, ODI and Test team captain Shubman Gill also suffered an injury during a net session.
Hardik Pandya set to miss New Zealand series after fresh shin injury
Hardik Pandya's comeback plans have suffered another setback, with the India all-rounder sidelined by a fresh right-shin injury that is expected to keep him out of competitive cricket for at least three weeks and rule him out of the upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand.
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