Nitish Kumar Reddy has impressed as a seam-bowling all-rounder, offering a potential alternative to the injury-prone Hardik Pandya. Reddy took 2/31 against Afghanistan and is actively working on his bowling skills to secure his place in the Indian team.
Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed with a 2/31 spell against Afghanistan, showcasing his potential as a seam-bowling all-rounder. He is working to secure a place in the Indian team as an alternative to the injury-prone Hardik Pandya.
Injuries to Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya present India's coaching staff with significant selection challenges as they begin their 2027 ODI World Cup campaign against Afghanistan. Key decisions include who will bat at number 3 and who will replace Pandya's all-round capabilities, with several players vying for opportunities.
India's road to the 2027 ODI World Cup starts against Afghanistan with key players Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya injured. Coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill face selection dilemmas for the No. 3 batting spot and all-rounder roles, with Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal vying for the middle order, and Nitish Kumar Reddy potentially replacing Pandya. The series also serves as a platform to develop new fast bowlers like Prince and Gurnoor.
The first ODI between India and Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday is under threat from rain and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for June 12, with a 55% chance of precipitation expected on match day. Key Indian players Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya are already out due to injury.
Pacer Harshit Rana has been asked to join the Indian ODI team ahead of the third match against Afghanistan. Selectors will not name a replacement for Hardik Pandya, with Rana rejoining the international setup after knee surgery. He is expected to be cleared on June 17 and will then travel to Chennai.
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has urged the Indian team to find a reliable backup for all-rounder Hardik Pandya, citing his persistent fitness issues. Pandya's recurring injuries, including a recent quadriceps strain, have raised concerns about India's depth in pace-bowling all-rounders ahead of the next ODI World Cup.
Former India batter Suresh Raina has urged the need for a dependable backup for all-rounder Hardik Pandya ahead of the next ODI World Cup due to Pandya's recurring fitness issues. Pandya's recent quadriceps strain has ruled him out of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan.
Hardik Pandya has suffered a fresh setback with a quadricep strain ruling him out of the upcoming ODIs against Afghanistan. The all-rounder felt discomfort during training in Bengaluru and scans revealed a sprain requiring at least two weeks of recovery.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya will miss India's upcoming three-ODI series against Afghanistan due to a low-grade quadricep sprain. He will remain in Bengaluru for at least two weeks for recovery.
Mohammad Kaif strongly backs Shreyas Iyer as the ideal candidate for India's T20I captaincy, citing his leadership credentials, successful association with Gautam Gambhir, and proven record as both captain and batter in IPL.
Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's place in the T20 side is under scrutiny due to inconsistent form, potentially impacting India's plans for the 2028 T20 World Cup. Karim also backed Rajat Patidar for captaincy.
Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's T20 place is uncertain for the 2028 World Cup due to inconsistent form. Karim backs Rajat Patidar for captaincy and highlights Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a future prospect.
Hardik Pandya will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on June 2 for fitness assessments ahead of the Afghanistan series. The Indian Test squad also begins training in Mullanpur for their one-off Test.
Hardik Pandya will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on June 2 for fitness assessments. He is expected to join the India ODI squad for the Afghanistan series on June 11, after a week of drills. Meanwhile, the India Test squad begins training in Mullanpur for their match against Afghanistan.
Mumbai Indians' 2026 IPL season was marred by dressing room unrest and leaks, especially since Hardik Pandya's captaincy. Management plans to address the issues firmly.
Mumbai Indians, despite having a strong squad, finished 9th in IPL 2026 with only 4 wins, their longest title drought. Key factors included injuries, Jasprit Bumrah's form dip, poor powerplay and death bowling, Suryakumar Yadav's decline, Hardik Pandya's ineffective captaincy, and a failed auction strategy.
Mumbai Indians' batting coach Kieron Pollard admitted Hardik Pandya's leadership in IPL 2026 did not meet expectations. The team finished ninth after losing their final match, marking their 10th defeat in 14 games. Pollard stressed collective failure and stated decisions about the team's future would be made after a thorough assessment.
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene has stated that Rohit Sharma is "100% fit" despite concerns over his hamstring injury. Jayawardene also discussed Jasprit Bumrah's performance dip due to a niggle and fatigue from the T20 World Cup, and Hardik Pandya's frustrating season.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct during match against Kolkata Knight Riders
The BCCI is concerned about Rohit Sharma's fitness for the 2027 ODI World Cup due to a hamstring injury and age. Selectors are also evaluating Hardik Pandya's bowling ability. Backup openers are being considered.
Mumbai Indians lost to Kolkata Knight Riders due to poor fielding, dropping crucial catches, and posting a below-par 147/8. This marks Hardik Pandya's third instance of losing four consecutive matches as captain in the IPL.
Mumbai Indians made IPL history for the wrong reasons in 2026, becoming the second team to have three different captains in three consecutive matches due to injuries and personal reasons.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their crucial IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, with KKR needing a win to keep playoff hopes alive.
