Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is currently out of auction after suffering a quadriceps injury ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai. Due to this, Pandya also missed the title clash against
Pakistan on September 28 and also wasn’t included in India’s white-ball squad for the Australian tour. Now, the fans are waiting for Pandya’s comeback as he has been a star player for India and his role will also be crucial for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2026.
Now, there is good news for the fans that Hardik Pandya don’t need any surgery for his injury and is likely to be seen back in action for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa at home as reported by the Times of India. The star all-rounder has been currently undergoing rehabilitation at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence and is expected to regain his fitness ahead of the South Africa series.
India to host South Africa in all-format series
After their ongoing tour in Australia which included three ODIs and five T20Is, Team India is scheduled to host South Africa for an all-format series. The tour will begin with a two-match Test series starting on November 14 followed by three ODIs and five T20I matches. The white-ball series will begin on November 30 and the fans will be looking to see Hardik Pandya back in action against the Proteas.
Hardik Pandya has proved himself to be one of the most crucial players for India, especially in the T20I format. He played a crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup win in 2024 and Asia Cup win in 2025. Now, as the Men in Blue will look to defend their T20 World Cup title next year, Pandya’s role will be crucial.
