India face a setback ahead of the England tour as Hardik Pandya has been ruled out due to a leg strain, while Virat Kohli remains doubtful after a hamstring injury in the IPL 2026 final. The series begins July 1 with five T20Is followed by three ODIs. BCCI has named the T20I squad, while the ODI squad is yet to be announced. Kohli is set for a fitness test on June 26.
New Delhi: Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming England series due to an injury, sources confirmed to ANI.
The series will kick off on July 1, starting with the first of five T20S, followed by a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series concluding in late July.
Meanwhile, star batter Virat Kohli remains sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their title. Kohli is likely scheduled to undergo a fitness test on June 26 ahead of the England series.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India's T20I squad and is expected to unveil the ODI squad soon.
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