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Hardik Pandya begins fitness drills ahead of Afghanistan ODI series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:47 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Hardik Pandya begins fitness drills ahead of Afghanistan ODI series

Summary

Hardik Pandya is scheduled to arrive at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on June 2. He will participate in fitness drills and match simulations as he prepares for the ODI series against Afghanistan, starting June 11. Pandya last played in ODIs during the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in March 2025 and is included in the squad pending fitness clearance. Meanwhile, the India Test team is training in Mullanpur for a one-off Test against Afghanistan, set to begin on June 6.

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By the Numbers

•Pandya to undergo training at BCCI CoE starting June 2.
•India's ODI series against Afghanistan begins June 11.
•India Test team training sessions commence in Mullanpur on June 6.
•Pandya has not played ODIs since March 2025 Champions Trophy final.
•Auqib Nabi may join the Test squad as a late addition.

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12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Hardik Pandya to reach BCCI CoE on June 2 ahead of Afghanistan ODI's

What they're saying

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Hardik Pandya is set to undergo fitness drills at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from June 2, aiming for the ODI squad against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the Test team begins training in Mullanpur for their one-off match. Auqib Nabi might be a late addition to the Test camp.
— Yahoo Sports

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