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‘Can't go there half-cooked’: Gambhir’s message for Hardik Pandya ahead of 2027 WC

Head coach Gautam Gambhir has stressed that all-rounder Hardik Pandya requires proper match preparation prior to the 2027 World Cup, noting that players cannot arrive unprepared. Both Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah will be sidelined for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies because of fitness concerns.

The West Indies fixtures serve as the starting point for India's campaign leading into the 2027 ODI tournament. Gambhir additionally indicated that heavy schedules may necessitate resting veteran players to manage format transitions smoothly.