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Hardik Pandya Rested from ODIs for World Cup Fitness
3 Jan
Summary
- Pandya not cleared to bowl full 10 overs in ODIs.
- Team prioritizes Pandya's fitness for T20 World Cup.
- Pandya recently scored a rapid 133 in Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Hardik Pandya's absence from India's One Day International plans is notable following the announcement of the squad for the New Zealand series. Pandya has not received clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence to bowl a complete 10-over spell in ODIs. The team management has opted not to rush his return, focusing instead on careful workload management, especially with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on the horizon.
The primary objective for the team management is to ensure the 32-year-old Pandya remains fully fit for major tournaments, prioritizing his long-term availability over participation in bilateral ODI matches. India's selection committee has unveiled a strong squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, commencing on January 11 in Vadodara, captained by Shubman Gill.
Despite his bowling limitations in ODIs, Pandya's batting form remains exceptional. Recently, he played a remarkable innings in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 133 runs off 92 balls with 11 sixes. This follows his impressive performances with both bat and ball in India's T20I series against South Africa, where he also achieved 100 T20I wickets.
