Hardik Pandya expected to miss Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe series due to injury

Hardik Pandya is likely to miss the upcoming series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe due to a shin injury. Currently recovering at the BCCI’s Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, Pandya is expected to start jogging in three weeks, followed by a gradual increase in his running load over eight weeks. There is no set date for his return to competitive cricket, with the possibility that he may not play until IPL 2027. The all-rounder's absence raises concerns for India's plans as they look ahead to international fixtures, including a series against New Zealand and upcoming ODI matches against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

• 7:14 AMYahoo Sports — Hardik Pandya could return only in IPL 2027: Report details India all-rounder's injury timeline, set to miss SL, ZIM series