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 side has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead after the first two matches.
Hardik remains a key player for India as the team prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup under captain Shubman Gill. However, his latest injury has once again raised concerns about his fitness. The selectors and team management are expected to manage their workload carefully to minimize 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 said that Hardik has been ruled out of the ODI series due to injury, while Kohli’s availability will depend on the outcome of the fitness test.
Abhishek Tripathi wrote on X, “Hardik Pandya has been ruled 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.”
Florida series in England also out due to Holi holidays. Virat Kohli’s fitness test will be played on June 22 in Bengaluru. Later it was revealed whether he would play the Florida series against England or not. #IndianCricket
– Abhishek Tripathi/Abhishek Tripitaka (@abishereporter) June 20, 2026
India is adopting a cautious approach regarding Hardik Pandya after injury
Hardik Pandya’s recovery has taken longer than expected, causing him to miss several upcoming series for India. After being out of the ODI series against Afghanistan, this star all-rounder will not be able to play in the T20 series against Ireland and England.
The selectors have also dropped 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 the ODI World Cup 2027.
Before the Afghanistan series, Hardik suffered a thigh strain during training at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. He immediately informed the medical team and underwent a scan, which ruled him out of the series. Although there were initial hopes that he would recover in time, he has not regained full fitness.
According to the latest reports, Hardik is not completely fit to bowl and play in ODI cricket. He needs more time to complete his recovery and regain full match fitness.
Virat Kohli was last seen in action during the IPL 2026 final
Virat Kohli suffered a hamstring injury while Royal Challengers Bangalore batted against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad during the IPL 2026 final. The experienced batsman was seen limping and looked uncomfortable while running between the wickets.
Kohli gave a match-winning performance in the final. He remained unbeaten on 75 runs in 42 balls and won the Player of the Match award. He helped RCB chase down 156 with two overs to spare and win by five wickets. He was ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan due to injury.
The 37-year-old player also enjoyed a great IPL 2026 season. He finished as RCB’s highest run-scorer in their title-winning campaign, with 675 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 165.85. Kohli played an important role in helping the franchise win the trophy.
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