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Rana, Hardik Pandya Unlikely for New Zealand Tour Amid Injuries
India is due to play cricket in New Zealand later this month.
Fast bowler Harshit Rana may not be able to go because his recovery from thigh injuries is taking longer than planned.
He also has a fever, sore throat and cold, so he has been told to recover before restarting rehabilitation.
He could return to competitive cricket next month in a tournament for Delhi.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya has discomfort in his right calf.
He has been advised to take treatment and supplements for six to eight weeks before gradually returning to exercise and cricket activities.
The report says he is unlikely to play again soon.
Harshit Rana is unlikely to be selected for India’s New Zealand tour because his rehabilitation has been delayed.
Rana strained his left quadriceps during a match simulation in New Delhi on September 7; an MRI reportedly found low-grade strains in both thighs.
Rana’s planned return to bowling was postponed after he developed a fever, sore throat and cold.
Hardik Pandya has developed discomfort in his right calf and is reportedly unlikely to return to competitive cricket soon.
India’s New Zealand tour is scheduled to run from October 22 to December 1 and include five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
- Who
- Indian cricketers Harshit Rana and Hardik Pandya.
- What
- Rana is unlikely to be selected for the New Zealand tour because of delayed rehabilitation; Pandya has right-calf discomfort and is unlikely to return soon.
- Where
- The tour is in New Zealand; Rana’s injury occurred during a match simulation in New Delhi.
- When
- The report was published on October 4, 2026. India’s tour is scheduled for October 22 to December 1.
- Why
- Rana’s rehabilitation was delayed by thigh strains and a recent illness. Pandya has developed discomfort in his right calf.
Key facts
- India tour dates
- October 22 to December 1, 2026
- Tour schedule
- Five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests
- Rana injury
- An MRI reportedly showed low-grade strains in both thighs after a left quadriceps strain during a September 7 match simulation.
- Rana possible return
- He could return next month in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Delhi.
- Pandya treatment advice
- Bisphosphonate therapy and vitamin D supplementation for six to eight weeks.
- Pandya rehabilitation
- Reported plan begins with low-load exercises and progresses toward running, cricket-specific drills and full match activities.
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