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IND vs AFG T20 Series: Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav & Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out

IND vs AFG T20 Series: Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav & Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out

Injured Hardik Pandya & Suryakumar Yadav likely to return for IPL 2024 while Ruturaj Gaikwad might miss IND vs ENG Test series.

Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav and Ruturaj Gaikwad will miss the IND vs AFG T20 Series with injuries. While Hardik and SKY are out till IPL 2024, Ruturaj will also miss the first part of the IND vs ENG Test series beginning later this month.

Hardik PandyaAnkle ligamentWorld Cup 2023IPL 2024
Suryakumar YadavAnkle ligamentIND vs SAIPL 2024
Ruturaj GaikwadFinger injuryIND vs SA2nd half of IND vs ENG Test series

With Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav and Ruturaj Gaikwad all ruled out, selectors face a captaincy dilemma for IND vs AFG T20 Series.

It is likely that Rohit Sharma will return to lead. In case, selectors prioritise IND vs ENG Test series, Shubman Gill will be the new India captain for the series.

The squad for IND vs AFG T20 series will be announced on Sunday.

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