The Indian cricket team is currently playing a one-day series against South Africa. The first match of the series has been played, which Team India has won, with two more matches remaining. Following this one-day series, a T20 International series will also take place against South Africa.
Star Indian allrounder all set to return after injury
Team India’s squad for this series has not yet been announced. Meanwhile, Team India’s powerful player, Hardik Pandya, is preparing for his return. It is reported that he is fully fit and may soon be seen playing for Team India.
Team India’s star player, Hardik Pandya, was injured during the Asia Cup 2025. Consequently, he missed the final match of the tournament. However, it is reported that Hardik Pandya has been granted permission to play in the T20 format. The T20 International series against South Africa is still some way off, but before that, Hardik will be seen playing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament. It is expected that Hardik will be seen playing in the match between Baroda and Punjab in Hyderabad on Tuesday. If that happens, we could see Hardik on the field after nearly two and a half months.
The India vs South Africa T20 series is still far away, and the team will be announced later. Meanwhile, there is news that Hardik Pandya will be seen playing in the match between Baroda and Gujarat on December 4th. It is reported that Team India selector Pragyan Ojha will also be present during this time to closely monitor Hardik’s fitness. If all goes well, Hardik Pandya may also return to international cricket in the ODI series against South Africa.
It is learnt that Shubman Gill is scheduled to arrive at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, where his fitness will be assessed. Only after this will it be decided whether he will be a part of the India vs. South Africa T20 series.
Shubman Gill’s latest updates
Meanwhile, it is also stated that Gill received an injection and has been advised 21 days of rest and rehabilitation. Nothing can be said until Gill’s movement during training in Bengaluru is assessed. It is also not known whether Gill is feeling any discomfort while batting.