New Delhi: The wait for Indian cricket team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to return to the field may once again be long. Before the upcoming T20 series against Afghanistan, Hardik suffered a minor leg injury during training. This new problem of his has increased the concern about his return to Team India.
Injured during training at the Center of Excellence
These days Hardik was working on his fitness at BCCI's Center of Excellence. He was training at full speed and getting ready to return. However, after suffering from leg problems, he has been advised to stay away from bowling for the time being.
According to the report of Times of India, Hardik was not facing any major problem during batting and normal movements, but the stoppage of bowling has affected his preparations for his comeback. It is believed that after getting permission from the fitness team, he can start bowling again.
Will Hardik be able to play in the Afghanistan series?
The three-match T20 series between India and Afghanistan is to start from September 13 in Delhi. It can be a big challenge for Hardik to be completely fit before this series.
Before his selection in the team, the medical and fitness team of BCCI's Center of Excellence will assess his condition. If he is not able to achieve the required fitness within the stipulated time, he may have to sit out of the series.
Injury has prevented my comeback before too
Hardik has been away from competitive cricket for a long time. He played his last match for Mumbai Indians in IPL on 24 May. His last match for India was the T20 World Cup final on 8 March.
Even before this, he had suffered from a minor injury in the thigh muscle. Because of this his return plan was affected. Now a new leg injury has increased the problems again.
Relief from recovery of Nitish and Sundar
Before the Afghanistan series, there is positive news for Team India regarding the fitness of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar. Both are expected to be available till the series. At the same time, the situation regarding Jasprit Bumrah's play is not clear yet.
