Hardik Pandya declared fit, likely to lead India against Afghanistan in upcoming T20I series.

As reported by the Times of India, Hardik Pandya has successfully recovered from his ankle injury and is set to lead India in the upcoming three-T20I series against Afghanistan. Additionally, he will assume the captaincy role for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. A source informed the Times of India that Pandya has been actively practicing on a daily basis, signaling his complete recovery.

Contrary to earlier speculations suggesting Pandya’s potential absence from the Afghanistan series and IPL 2024, the latest update confirms his availability and fitness for the upcoming cricketing events.

Recently appointed as the captain of the Mumbai Indians, Pandya was traded from Gujarat Titans for INR 15 crore. The decision to appoint him as captain underscores the team’s confidence in his leadership abilities.

Hardik Pandya had sustained an injury during the ICC World Cup 2023 match between India and Bangladesh in Pune. However, the recent reports affirm that he is in good health and is expected to participate fully in the Indian Premier League.