Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against England due to a quadricep injury. Pandya is not part of the ongoing three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, where the Shubman Gill-led team secured an unassailable 2-0 lead after the first two matches.
Hardik remains a key player for India as the team builds toward the 2027 ODI World Cup under captain Shubman Gill. However, his latest injury has once again raised concerns over his fitness. The selectors and team management are expected to carefully manage his workload to reduce the risk of further injuries.
Hardik Pandya Ruled Out of England ODI Series Due to Injury
Jagran News journalist Abhishek Tripathi shared an important update on the fitness of Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli ahead of India's tour of England. He stated that Hardik has been ruled out of the ODI series due to injury, while Kohli's availability will depend on the result of a fitness test.
"Hardik Pandya is out of the ODI series in England due to injury. Virat Kohli's fitness test will be held in England on June 22. After that, it will be known whether he will play in the ODI series against England or not," Abhishek Tripathi wrote on X.
हार्दिक पांड्या चोट के कारण इंग्लैंड में वनडे सीरीज से भी बाहर। विराट कोहली का फिटनेस टेस्ट 22 जून को बेंगलुरु में सीओई में होगा। उसके बाद पता चलेगा कि वह इंग्लैंड के विरुद्ध वनडे सीरीज खेलेंगे कि नहीं।#indiancricket
— Abhishek Tripathi / अभिषेक त्रिपाठी (@abhishereporter) June 20, 2026
India Take Cautious Approach With Hardik Pandya After Injury Setback
Hardik Pandya's recovery has taken longer than expected, forcing him to miss several upcoming series for India. After being ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan, the star all-rounder will also miss the T20I series against Ireland and England.
The selectors have also excluded Hardik from India's squad for the Asian Games, where the men's cricket competition begins on September 24. This decision will allow him to focus on ODI World Cup 2027.
Hardik suffered a thigh strain while training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru before the Afghanistan series. He immediately informed the medical team and underwent scans, which ruled him out of the series. Although there was initial hope that he would recover in time, he has not regained full fitness.
According to the latest reports, Hardik is not yet fit enough to bowl and play in ODI cricket. He needs more time to complete his recovery and return to full match fitness.
Virat Kohli Last Seen in Action During IPL 2026 Final
Virat Kohli suffered a hamstring injury during the IPL 2026 final while batting in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. The veteran batter was seen limping and appeared uncomfortable while running between the wickets.
Kohli produced a match-winning performance in the final. He remained unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls and won the Player of the Match award. He helped RCB chase down 156 with two overs remaining and seal a five-wicket victory. The injury ruled him out of the ODI series against Afghanistan.
The 37-year-old also enjoyed an excellent IPL 2026 season. He finished as RCB's highest run-scorer in their title-winning campaign, scoring 675 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 165.85. Kohli played a crucial role in helping the franchise win the trophy.
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