India coach uncertain on Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya's fitness status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak stated he has not received updates on Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya's fitness tests ahead of the ODI series against Afghanistan. Both players missed matches during the IPL due to injuries; Rohit dealt with a hamstring issue, while Hardik is recovering from a back spasm. The pair has been named in the ODI squad but requires clearance from fitness tests at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The ODI squad is set to gather for practice sessions before heading to Dharamsala later in the week.
- •Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya missed multiple IPL matches due to injuries.
- •Fitness tests for both players are pending confirmation.
- •India's ODI squad will train before departing for Dharamsala.
- •The ODI series against Afghanistan begins soon after the team assembles.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — India coach 'doesn't know' if Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have cleared fitness tests
"Hardik has been recovering from a back spasm, while Rohit sustained a hamstring injury during the IPL. Both players missed multiple matches during the tournament.
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