Hardik Pandya is set to miss the India A one-dayers against Australia A after suffering a fresh shin injury. The all-rounder has been advised complete rest, putting his return to competitive cricket and availability for India's New Zealand tour in doubt
India head coach Gautam Gambhir said Hardik Pandya is not yet fit to bowl 10 overs in ODIs and will not be rushed back. He backed Nitish Kumar Reddy's return from the Asian Games and stressed the need for match fitness.
Hardik Pandya had slipped in his follow-through while playing against Bangladesh in Pune on October 19 and missed the clash against New Zealand in Dharamsala on October 22.