Hardik Pandya to Miss England ODIs Amid Injury Concerns; Virat Kohli to Undergo Fitness Test on This Date
Hardik Pandya is out with fitness concerns, while Virat Kohli is set for a June 26 test before India names its ODI squad.
- Hardik Pandya will not be available for the upcoming three-match One-Day International series against England in July due to persistent fitness issues.
- Pandya suffered a leg strain following back spasms that forced him to miss four of the Mumbai Indians' 14 Indian Premier League games during the tournament.
- Earlier, Pandya had been declared fit by the CoE for the Afghanistan series before withdrawing. He submitted a fitness report to the Board of Control for Cricket in India two days before his planned departure.
- Star batter Virat Kohli remains sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during the Indian Premier League 2026 final. He will undergo a fitness test on June 26 to determine his availability for England.
- India's tour begins July 1 with the first of five T20Is, followed by the ODI series concluding in late July. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has already announced the T20I squad and expects to unveil the ODI roster soon.
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Virat Kohli's fitness Test on June 22; Hardik Pandya out of England ODIs
Virat Kohli is set for a fitness test on June 22 after recovering from a hamstring injury suffered during the IPL. The star batter is nearing clearance, while Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the England ODI series due to a quadriceps strain.
Hardik Pandya to miss England ODIs amid injury concerns; Virat Kohli to undergo fitness test on this date
Hardik Pandya will not be available for ODIs in England and Virat Kohli's availability too remains a concern as the star batter will undergo a test soon to prove his fitness.
Blow for India as Hardik Pandya ruled out of ODI series against England; who will be key now?
Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the Afghanistan ODI series due to a leg strain he picked up while preparing for the three-match assignment. In a fresh blow, Hardik has reportedly been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against England now.
Hardik Pandya Out Of England ODIs; Major Virat Kohli Fitness Update Emerges
The national selection committee is expected to announce a replacement for Pandya shortly, with the team management likely looking at an auxiliary bowling all-rounder to plug the tactical void.

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