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Bad News for India: Hardik Pandya faces fresh setback ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup

India's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup have suffered a major blow as pace-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya remains sidelined with ongoing fitness issues. Following the conclusion of the 2026 Indian Premier League, the athlete has been undergoing rehabilitation at the Board of Control for Cricket in India Center of Excellence located in Bengaluru.

Reports indicate that the competitor has encountered another setback during his recovery process. Medical evaluations have diagnosed a symptomatic right tibial bone stress response, though examinations confirmed the absence of any established stress fracture or structural bone damage.

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