Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana face setbacks in injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 7:07 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana's return to the Indian national team for the series against New Zealand is uncertain due to injuries. Pandya experienced pain in his right calf during a match simulation, and an MRI revealed signs of stress syndrome. His rehabilitation has been paused as he undergoes treatment. Rana, who has a low-grade quadriceps strain, reported a sore throat and fever, delaying his recovery as well. Both players' availability for the New Zealand series remains in question following these setbacks.
- •Pandya develops right calf pain during training simulation.
- •MRI shows signs consistent with stress syndrome.
- •Rana's recovery slowed by illness after quadriceps strain.
- •Pandya to undergo bisphosphonate therapy and rest.
- •Uncertainty remains over their participation in New Zealand series.
- 7:07 AMYahoo Sports — Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana injury update: Return date, reason for delay in recovery and will India duo play New Zealand series
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