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Hardik Pandya joins CoE's new performance block programme for recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Hardik Pandya joins CoE's new performance block programme for recovery

Summary

Hardik Pandya has enrolled in the Centre of Excellence's new performance block programme aimed at sharpening cricket skills year-round. This initiative is part of a return-to-play strategy for BCCI's contracted players. Pandya is focusing on rehabilitation and skill development after a quadriceps injury. By prioritizing his recovery, he aims to be fully fit without rushing back into competition ahead of the ODI World Cup. The programme will adapt to the specific needs of players, including workload management in bowling.

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•Pandya opted for the performance block instead of playing in England.
•He aims to reach peak physical and cricketing fitness before returning.
•The CoE programme allows players to work on specific skills anytime.
•Pandya suffered a quadriceps injury during training in early June.
•The selectors did not include him in the recent team announcement.

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8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Hardik Pandya joins CoE’s new performance block programme for comeback

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New initiative, integrated with return to play plan, started for contracted players to work on specific cricket skills round the year.
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