Hardik Pandyas Long-Awaited Return Finally Has a Date
Hardik Pandya will be making his much-awaited comeback to the game soon. As India prepares for the limited-overs series against South Africa, there are chances that Hardik Pandya would feature in the same. But this also depends on his comeback, which is expected to happen in a few days.
Hardik Pandya will be making his much-awaited comeback to the game soon. As India prepares for the limited-overs series against South Africa, there are chances that Hardik Pandya would feature in the same. But this also depends on his comeback, which is expected to happen in a few days.
The wave of good news for the Indian team in the T20I format has started to begin. India has not announced its squad for the T20I series against South Africa, but it might be able to announce it soon. There could be a number of reasons to delay the squad announcement, but it has proven to be for the team.
Hardik Pandya is reported to make a comeback to the team through the T20I series against South Africa. But before that, he will also be a part of Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Starting tomorrow, fans await to see whether Hardik Pandya will be a part of the playing XI in the first game of the team or not.
1. Hardik Pandya's Injury
Hardik Pandya was a part of the Indian team in the Asia Cup 2025. Although India went on undefeated in the tournament, Hardik Pandya was not able to maintain himself in the team till the finals against Pakistan. He got himself injured when India went against Sri Lanka in of the tournament.
Pandya suffered with a quadriceps tear, which affected his availability in the tournament. Fortunately, his injury was not serious and no surgery was required. But the doctors had advised Hardik Pandya to get some rest before he starts getting back in action for the Indian cricket team. Thus, he spent a few weeks at the of Excellence in Bengaluru.
This played a crucial role in speeding up the recovery process of Hardik Pandya. But it also led to him missing out a few games for the Indian team. Pandya didn't play in the Asia Cup finals against Pakistan and the India tour of Australia. Now also, he is not a part of the Indian team in the ODI series against South Africa, but expected to return for the
As per reports, Hardik Pandya will now be playing for the Indian team soon. But before that, he will be marking his comeback to the domestic format. The Baroda's team officials have reported that Hardik Pandya will be available to play for the team across all the games in the group stages. This acts as a major boost for Baroda, as Hardik Pandya is expected to return to action tomorrow.
2. Hardik Pandya's Last SMAT
Hardik Pandya was also available for Baroda to play in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. Playing 7 games for the team in that tournament, he ensured to give his very best in the shortest format of the game. This also helped Pandya to finish as one of the finest batsmen for the team, as he scored 246 runs in 7 matches with his strike rate being at 193.70.
Hardik Pandya in SMAT 2024 (Batting):
- Innings: 7
- Not Out: 2
- Runs: 246
- Average: 49.20
- Strike Rate: 193.70
- 100s: 0
- 50s: 2
Watching Hardik Pandya play for the team in the T20 format has been a delight for the fans. His striking abilities make him a finisher which every team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy would want. And now, Hardik Pandya will be marking his return to this format yet again after a year, as he returns from a minor injury which in the Asia Cup.
As much as Hardik Pandya did for the team with the bat, he was not able to do the same with the ball. Eventually, he helped Baroda to reach the semi-final stages of the tournament. Unfortunately, they lost to Mumbai in this crucial game, but Hardik Pandya finished his campaign by taking the wicket of Prithvi Shaw in the semi-final match.
0
0
0
0
0
0
Comments
Sign up or log in to your account to leave comments and reactions
0 Comments