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Gautam Gambhir provides update on Hardik Pandya's prolonged absence: ‘He can’t bowl 10 overs at the moment'

Following India's T20I series triumph against Afghanistan, head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the status of Hardik Pandya, explaining that the all-rounder remains unable to bowl a complete ten-over spell in ODIs. Sidelined from national duties since the 2026 IPL due to recurring physical setbacks, Pandya last featured internationally during the Men's T20 World Cup final victory over New Zealand.

Although selected for India A's forthcoming 50-over matches against Australia A pending medical clearance, the Mumbai Indians skipper was omitted from the squad set to face the West Indies starting September 27, as team brass wants him to build up his physical workload through competitive cricket rather than rushing him back into international fixtures.