Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Hardik Pandya Cleared to Play in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Hardik Pandya, a famous Indian cricket player, is coming back to play after being injured for a few months.
He hurt his leg during a big tournament called the Asia Cup.
He has been practicing and getting better at a special place called the Centre of Excellence.
The doctors say he is now ready to play again.
He will play for his team, Baroda, in a tournament called the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
His first match will be on December 2 against Punjab.
He might also get to play for India again soon in a series against South Africa.
Hardik Pandya has been cleared to play in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Baroda after recovering from a left quadriceps injury.
He is expected to make his return on December 2, 2025, against Punjab, followed by a match against Gujarat on December 4, 2025.
Pandya has not played competitive cricket since injuring his left quadriceps during the Asia Cup in September 2025.
He spent over six weeks at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence following a planned recovery program.
Pandya has high chances of being called up to join the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa.
- Who
- Hardik Pandya, Indian all-rounder
- What
- Return to competitive cricket in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- When
- December 2, 2025, against Punjab
- Where
- India, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Why
- After recovering from a left quadriceps injury and receiving medical clearance
- Player
- Hardik Pandya
- Team
- Baroda
- Tournament
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Injury
- Left quadriceps
- Return Date
- December 2, 2025
- Last Competitive Match
- Asia Cup, September 2025
- Rehab Duration
- 6 weeks
- Medical Clearance Date
- November 30, 2025
