Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma Cleared for ODI Series Against Afghanistan
Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma gets all-clear for ODI series against AFG from BCCI's CoE
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Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma have been cleared to play in the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan after recovering from injuries. The series starts on Sunday in Dharamsala, with additional matches in Lucknow and Chennai.
- 01Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma received clearance from BCCI's Centre of Excellence for the ODI series against Afghanistan.
- 02Pandya had been dealing with back spasms, while Sharma faced a hamstring issue, both of which caused them to miss IPL matches.
- 03Pandya has been training at the CoE since June 2, successfully completing match simulations and bowling 10 overs without discomfort.
- 04Rohit Sharma was also assessed at the CoE and has been given the go-ahead to play after examination.
- 05Virat Kohli will miss the series due to his own hamstring injury.
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Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and senior batter Rohit Sharma have been cleared by the Sports Science team at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence to participate in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. The series begins on Sunday in Dharamsala. Both players had missed several matches during the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to injuries; Pandya struggled with back spasms, while Sharma had a hamstring niggle. Pandya has been training at the CoE since June 2, where he engaged in match simulations and bowled a full quota of 10 overs without any discomfort. His fitness data has been approved by the Strength and Conditioning coaches. Rohit Sharma underwent an assessment at the CoE and has also been cleared to play. The series includes matches in Lucknow and Chennai on June 17 and June 20, respectively. However, star batter Virat Kohli will be absent due to a hamstring injury.
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The return of Pandya and Sharma strengthens India's squad for the ODI series, crucial for their performance in the upcoming matches.
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