India, Sept. 14 -- Hardik Pandya's long-awaited comeback appears to be inching closer, with the India all-rounder reportedly expected to regain fitness for competitive white-ball cricket soon. The development could provide a timely boost to India's plans after Pandya missed the ongoing Afghanistan T20I series because of fitness concerns.

His return, however, will depend on the final medical clearance, with the selectors carefully managing Pandya's workload after another extended spell on the sidelines.

Hardik Pandya Injury Update

Pandya has been out of competitive action since the conclusion of IPL 2026, with a quadriceps injury followed by a further leg issue disrupting his comeback plans. He was initially expected to return for India...