Hardik Pandya’s Fitness Concerns Cloud India’s World Cup Preparations
· Sports · Indian Express, Sportstar
India’s cricket team faces uncertainty regarding all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s fitness as the 2027 World Cup approaches. Pandya, currently sidelined by a shin injury, remains a central figure in the team's balance, and his absence has disrupted the squad's stability. While India possesses top-tier talent in players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah, the middle order features several players over the age of 35. The ongoing series against West Indies serves as a testing ground for younger prospects like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad to prove their readiness for the tournament.
Why it matters
Pandya’s fitness is critical to India’s team balance; his potential absence forces the selectors to rely on an aging core or unproven replacements for the World Cup.
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