India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya are looking healthy and fit ahead of the first T20I against South Africa. The first T20I of the five-game series between the two countries will be played at the Barabati Stadium on Tuesday.
Having acted as deputy to Rohit Sharma in India's triumphant ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign, Pandya was one of the front-runners to take over the mantle once Rohit retired from the format. However, when the squad for the current Sri Lanka tour was announced, Hardik was listed only as a pla
Pandya sustained an injury to his ankle while attempting to stop a ball against Bangladesh on October 19. He did not take further part in the match after it. He also missed the match against New Zealand. India won both the games. Suryakumar Yadav and Mohammed Shami filled up spots to make up
India did win the WC match against Bangladesh at Pune on Thursday with Jasprit Bumrah, skipper Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli delivering entertainment and records, but 'Men in Blue' were still left with something to worry about, the fitness of Pandya after he twisted his ankle wh
Hardik's fitness is extremely crucial for India's World Cup chances because as a pace-bowling all-rounder, he helps the pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami/Shardul Thakur with some overs of his own and gets crucial wickets too. With the bat, Pandya at number six