Pandya was included in the India A squad last month as he looked to make his way back into the national side. However, the injury setback delayed his return once again. He has been based at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru since the IPL, where he has continued working on his recovery.
Shubman Gill also expressed disappointment that Hardik Pandya picked up an injury just before the India A assignment, which could have provided him with an opportunity to get some match practice.
Whenever Hardik bhai comes back, no 7-8 will also be taken care of
Shubman Gill also spoke about how Pandya's return could address India's concerns in the lower-middle order. The Indian captain believes the all-rounder's presence would help settle the No. 7 and No. 8 positions, which are important for maintaining depth in the batting lineup.
"Whenever Hardik bhai comes back, no 7-8 will also be taken care of. Happy with batting group leading up to the ODI World Cup," he said.
Hardik Pandya's complete injury timeline explained
Pandya's recent absence has been extended by a series of fitness setbacks rather than one uninterrupted injury. He recovered from his first major setback in 2025 and returned to international cricket, but subsequent problems during IPL 2026 and his rehabilitation programme delayed his availability again.
Pandya worked on his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru before returning through the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
However, another injury emerged during his rehabilitation in June. Pandya suffered a quadriceps strain while working towards regaining full fitness at the Centre of Excellence. The setback ruled him out of India's ODI assignments against Afghanistan and England.
Pandya was advised to take complete rest for two weeks and was ruled out of the India A series against Australia A. His absence from the New Zealand tour followed, extending his wait for a return to competitive cricket. Further reports in October raised concerns about his recovery as it was reported that he might directly make a comeback in IPL 2027.
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