India, June 30 -- Although Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is currently nursing an injury and gearing for a comeback at the earliest, he has taken a huge step to play in the 2027 World Cup and keep himself in good stead for the LA Olympics in 2028 too. In a massive development, the seam-bowling all-rounder has reportedly become the first prominent Indian cricketer to make BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru is training base for the remainder of his career.

Why did Hardik Pandya shift his training base to the Centre of Excellence?

The 32-year-old, who is currently recovering from a quadriceps injury that has ruled him out of the England tour, has spent a considerable amount of time. With a view to extend his career, Pandy...