Forward of the upcoming T20Is towards South Africa, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to return to aggressive cricket after a protracted damage layoff. He’ll symbolize Baroda within the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), India’s home T20 match, marking his first look in skilled cricket for the reason that finish of September.
Baroda will tackle Punjab on Tuesday, adopted by video games towards Gujarat and Haryana on Thursday and Saturday. Hardik will be a part of the workforce, captained by his brother Krunal Pandya, and purpose to place up good performances throughout departments to get within the fray of choice for the South Africa T20Is.
Based on an ESPNcricinfo report, Pragyan Ojha, who’s a part of the nationwide choice committee, is predicted to be in attendance. Pragyan has been handed the duty to evaluate Hardik’s match health.
When Did Hardik Pandya Final Play For India?
Hardik Pandya sustained an damage throughout India’s Asia Cup Tremendous Fours conflict towards Sri Lanka on September 26 and has been out of motion since then owing to a left quadricep damage.
He missed the ODI and T20I sequence towards Australia and was additionally unavailable for choice for the continuing 50-over sequence towards South Africa.
The 32-year-old Pandya checked into the BCCI Heart of Excellence in Bengaluru on October 15 to begin his rehabilitation, and after a three-day Diwali break, he has continued to work on his health throughout the stretch from October 21 to November 29.
When Will BCCI Announce India Squad For South Africa T20Is?
The five-game T20I sequence towards South Africa will kick off on December 9. The selectors are anticipated to call a squad for the sequence within the subsequent couple of days.
India vs South Africa T20I Sequence Schedule
1st T20I, December 9 Barabati Stadium, Cuttack 7:00 PM IST
2nd T20I, December 11 Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Intl Stadium, Chandigarh (Mullanpur) 7:00 PM IST
third T20I, December 14 HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala 7:00 PM IST
4th T20I, December 17 Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow 7:00 PM IST
fifth T20I, December 19 Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 7:00 PM IST