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Star India player suffers another injury setback; in doubt for NZ vs IND 2026 series: Reports

  • 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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Times of India broke the news in India on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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