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Team India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan. This news has come a day after Hardik passed the fitness test. According to sources, the reason for Hardik’s exclusion is due to the sprain in his legs, due to which he has to be ruled out of the ODI series. Due to leg sprain, Hardik may have to spend the next 2 weeks in BCCI’s Center of Excellence in Bengaluru.
For your information, let us tell you that this ODI series between India and Afghanistan is starting from June 13. The first ODI is to be played in Dharamshala, for which Hardik Pandya was to join Team India on June 11, but the sprain in his leg has now extended his wait to join Team India.
It has been revealed from the news that Hardik Pandya has a low grade injury. He has a sprain between his legs. However, it is also being said that this injury will not last long. The medical staff has advised him to take rest for the next few days so that the injury does not worsen.
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The thing to note is that Hardik Pandya was going to return to ODI cricket after 14 months from the series against Afghanistan. But now they will have to wait longer. After Pandya’s exit from the ODI team, it will also be interesting to see whether BCCI announces his replacement or not.
Overall, this ODI series between India and Afghanistan can prove to be very important for both the teams. While the Indian team will try to strengthen its preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup and test new players, Afghanistan will look to prove itself against a strong opponent. In such a situation, cricket fans can get to see an exciting and competitive series.
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