Hardik Pandya could miss the remaining cricket assignments this year, with IPL 2027 now looking like his next opportunity to play cricket.
The Indian all-rounder is recovering from a stress injury on the inner side of his shin and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.
According to Reports, Hardik Pandya is expected to start jogging in three weeks. His running workload will then be increased gradually over the next eight weeks.
Despite, there is no confirmed date for his return, as he will need to regain full match fitness before playing again.
Hardik Pandya‘s injury comes at a difficult time for India, with the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching.
The team is still looking for reliable all-rounder options who can contribute with both bat and ball.
Hardik Pandya offers India a middle order batter who can finish innings and a fast bowling option, making his role difficult to fill.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is among the players being considered as a backup, but India will need to assess its options before the World Cup.
Hardik Pandya’s repeated injury setbacks make it important for the team to prepare alternatives rather than depend on his fitness alone.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has also called Hardik Pandya irreplaceable and urged India to build a different combination in his absence.
With the World Cup less than a year away, Hardik Pandya’s recovery and ability to stay fit will be important factors in India’s preparations.
