In a major setback for Team India and Mumbai Indians, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is unlikely to recover in time for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. This news, reported by PTI, has not only raised concerns over India’s captaincy choice for the series but also puts a question mark on Hardik’s participation in the IPL 2024 season. Hardik Pandya sustained an ankle injury during the ICC World Cup 2023, leading to his unfortunate withdrawal from the tournament. This setback forced him to miss the T20I series against Australia and the subsequent white-ball matches in South Africa. Despite the initial optimism surrounding his recovery, recent reports suggest that Hardik might not be a match-fit for the crucial series against Afghanistan.
🚨 Update 🚨
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 19, 2023
Hardik Pandya's injury is being assessed at the moment and he is being taken for scans.
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