Virat Kohli to undergo crucial fitness assessment for IND vs ENG 2026 ODIs
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize India received a mixed injury update ahead of the three-match ODI series against England starting July 14, 2026.
- Hardik Pandya Out of England ODIs; Workload Management a Concern
- Jagran News journalist Abhishek Tripathi confirmed that Pandya will miss the England ODIs after failing to recover from a quad issue.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize India received a mixed injury update ahead of the three-match ODI series against England starting July 14, 2026. While all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out due to a quadricep injury, former captain Virat Kohli is set to undergo a key fitness test on June 22 that will decide his availability for the Edgbaston opener.
Hardik Pandya Out of England ODIs; Workload Management a Concern
Jagran News journalist Abhishek Tripathi confirmed that Pandya will miss the England ODIs after failing to recover from a quad issue. The injury also kept him out of the ongoing Afghanistan series, where India lead 2-0 under Shubman Gill. With the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind, selectors are expected to manage Pandya’s bowling workload carefully to avoid further setbacks.