Big blow to Team India, Hardik Pandya out of England tour, questions raised on Virat Kohli’s fitness also

New Delhi: Team India has suffered a big setback before the limited overs series against England. All-rounder Hardik Pandya is out of the tour due to injury. Apart from this, there is doubt on the fitness of Virat Kohli. Recently, Hardik Pandya could not even play in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Hardik was injured while playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.

Hardik Pandya was also out of some important matches for Mumbai in IPL due to injury. When Team India was announced for the England tour, Hardik was completely fit, but just a few hours before the ODI played against Afghanistan in Dharamsala, he suffered a sprain. Later it was revealed that his injury had become serious and he would not be completely fit for the series against England.

Virat’s fitness test will be held on 26th June

Apart from Hardik, a big update has also come regarding the fitness of Virat Kohli. According to the report of ‘Dainik Jagran’, Virat Kohli will have a fitness test in England on 26th June this month. On the basis of this test it will also be decided whether Virat will be able to play in the ODI series against England or not. Virat Kohli also got injured during IPL 2026.

Bumrah and Pant in the list of fit players

However, it is a matter of relief that Team India’s deadly fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is completely fit. The names of Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are also included in the list of fit players. All these players have been declared fit for the ODI team selected for England. The COE report of these fit players has been sent to the selectors. In such a situation, it is clear that he is certain to go to England.