Cleared to play just hours ago, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Wednesday ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after picking up a quadriceps strain.
Pandya was at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to get clearance for his back spasm injury which he sustained in the IPL while playing for the Mumbai Indians.
It is learnt that the new injury could be a result of him bowling the full quota of 10 overs at the CoE during the assessment.
The ODI series against Afghanistan begins on Saturday at Dharamsala followed by games in Lucknow and Chennai on June 17 and 20 respectively.
“With three weeks for recovery, there is absolutely no chance of him playing the ODI series as his rehabilitation will not be complete,” said a BCCI source.
Pandya had missed a few games in the IPL for MI but had returned for the team’s final match against Rajasthan Royals on May 24.
Published on Jun 10, 2026
