Hardik Pandya out: Quoting the source, it has been revealed that Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the series against Afghanistan. And he will not even play IPL right now. There is suspense on this.
Hardik Pandya has not yet fully recovered from this injury. If Hardik is not able to recover completely before IPL. So this will be a big blow for Team India and Mumbai Indians.
The Indian team is currently on the tour of South Africa. After returning from this tour, Team India has to play a series of three T20 International matches against Afghanistan at home.
Hardik Pandya is out for this series. Their sources told NDTV that Hardik Pandya is certain to be out of the Afghanistan series.
Apart from this, will Hardik Pandya play in IPL 2024 or not? There is a situation of doubt regarding this also.
Hardik Pandya was injured while bowling during the ODI World Cup 2023. Hardik was out of the World Cup due to this injury.
Due to this injury, the all-rounder player is out of the tour first of Australia and then of South Africa.
In the absence of Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav led Team India during both these series. India had defeated Australia 4-1 under the leadership of Surya. Whereas the series against South Africa ended in a 1-1 draw.
Hardik Pandya has not yet fully recovered from this injury. If Hardik is not able to recover completely before IPL. So this will be a big blow for Team India and Mumbai Indians.
During the IPL auction, Mumbai Indians had bought South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee. Coetzee’s base price was Rs 2 crore.
Bangalore and Lucknow had shown interest in Coetzee. But in the end Mumbai bought him by bidding Rs 5 crore.
Before going to Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya played seven seasons for Mumbai Indians. Hardik Pandya was given the command of the team by Gujarat Titans.
And under his leadership, the franchise won the IPL title in its very first season. Apart from this, the team also reached the finals in the second season, where it had to face defeat from Chennai Super Kings.
Hardik Pandya has been traded by Mumbai Indians to Gujarat Titans before IPL 2024. Mumbai Indians have appointed Hardik Pandya as captain in place of Rohit Sharma before the start of IPL 2024.
Mumbai has strengthened its fast bowling attack by including Sri Lankan fast bowlers Dilshan Madushanka and Nuwan Thushara in the auction.
Mumbai waited till the accelerator round to include Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi at his base price.
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Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the series against Afghanistan and his participation in IPL 2024 is uncertain due to an injury sustained during the ODI World Cup 2023. This setback has significant implications for both Team India and Mumbai Indians. In Hardik’s absence, Suryakumar Yadav led India against Australia and South Africa, with mixed results. Mumbai Indians, anticipating potential gaps, acquired South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee for ₹5 crore during the IPL auction. Hardik, previously a key player for Mumbai Indians, shifted to Gujarat Titans, leading them to an IPL title. His full recovery before the IPL is crucial for his team’s prospects 🏏🚑🇮🇳.
We wish that he gets well soon… Thanks Tanu ji for this comment.