Hardik Pandya Back in India A Squad, Fitness Still Key
Hardik Pandya returns to the India A white-ball squad after a quadriceps strain, while Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devdutt Padikkal get captaincy roles.
- On Wednesday, all-rounder Hardik Pandya was named in the India-A white-ball squad for the upcoming series against Australia-A in Puducherry, though his participation remains subject to fitness clearance from the Centre of Excellence.
- Pandya has remained sidelined for 7-8 months recovering from a quadriceps strain sustained during a fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. This injury kept him out of recent international matches.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain the one-day side, with Devdutt Padikkal leading the multi-day squad and Rajat Patidar included as a double IPL-winning captain alongside Sai Sudharsan in the roster.
- The tour features two multi-day matches beginning September 22 in Puducherry, followed by three one-day games in October to evaluate squad depth and cohesion.
- With senior players committed to the Asian Games, this series provides a platform for domestic talent, rewarding performers who excelled during the 2026 Indian Premier League to gain international exposure.
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The BCCI has announced the India A squad for the home series against Australia A. Two multi-day and three ODI matches will be played in Puducherry. Devdutt Padikkal will captain the multi-day team, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain the ODI team. Sai Sudarshan is included in both squads. The selection of Hardik Pandya and Vaishak Vijay Kumar is subject to fitness clearance.
Hardik Pandya back in India A squad, fitness still key
Hardik Pandya has been selected for the Australia A one-day series pending full fitness. Devdutt Padikkal will lead the India A multi-day squad in upcoming matches. Ruturaj Gaikwad captains the India A one-day team for the home series. The tour includes two multi-day games and three 50-over matches. Pandya's inclusion depends on his recovery from a quadriceps injury.
Hardik Pandya included in India A squad for Australia A one-day series - The Tribune
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been included in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, the BCCI announced on Wednesday.
Hardik Pandya returns as India A announce squad for Australia A series in Puducherry
Hardik Pandya returns to India A's one-day squad for the Australia A series in Puducherry. Devdutt Padikkal will lead the two-match multi-day series before Ruturaj Gaikwad takes charge of the three ODIs from September 22.
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