The Indian Express understands that Pandya will miss the upcoming T20I series at home against Australia and is also likely to miss three T20Is and three ODIs in South Africa.
Two weeks ago, Pandya was asked to bowl in the nets with strength and conditioning coaches advising him to increase speed slowly. The support staff didn’t want him to put too much pressure on his ankle. It is learnt that Pandya didn’t face any problem in the first three balls he bowled. He decided to increase the intensity of his bowling for the next delivery. It was during the fourth ball that he felt a bit of pain in his leg.
Pandya informed the support staff about the pain he felt on his right ankle. The NCA medical team decided to get another round of scans done.
Medical team yet to take a call if all-rounder Hardik Pandya needs surgery or not for his ankle injury; Hardik to be on the sidelines for at least two months
I hope we pick up two new fast bowlers and give them chance in this test series. Mostly bowlers from Karnataka and Tushar Deshpande. It's time to transition. Not better time than this. We don't need spinners. Sunder and Bishnoi can handle spin attack in WC27.
I hope we pick up two new fast bowlers and give them chance in this test series. Mostly bowlers from Karnataka and Tushar Deshpande. It's time to transition. Not better time than this. We don't need spinners. Sunder and Bishnoi can handle spin attack in WC27.