Mumbai: The Indian team can get some relief ahead of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. The all-rounder from Vadodara has passed the fitness test. According to an all-India media report, Hardik has passed the fitness test at BCCI’s Center of Excellence. BCCI has given a positive report on Hardik. As such, the Mumbai Indians captain is scheduled to play in the upcoming one-day series.

2026 IPL Hardik got injured while running. It is known that BCCI is a bit worried about the fitness of Rahit Sharma and Virat Kohli so far. In this situation, Hardik passing the fitness test is a bit of relief news Indian teamfor the After March 2025, Hardik was not seen playing any one day match in the national team jersey. He was dropped from the ODI format after the Champions Trophy final. The all-rounder from Vadodara could not do justice to his name even after playing in the last IPL. But the selectors may give Hardik another chance for experience. Hardik’s need in the ODI format can be understood just by looking at his record. So far he has scored a total of 1904 runs, along with which he has also taken 91 wickets.

Notably, according to TOI’s report, the star is an all-rounder Hardik Pandya Reached the Center of Excellence in Bangalore on June 2. It was said in his case that he will be given permission to play the match only after getting fully fit through various drills. The same report claims that former Indian captain and superstar cricketer Rohit Sharma was also asked by the BCCI to report to the Center of Excellence. Rohit suffered a muscle injury during the IPL. He did not play several IPL matches due to that injury. Like Hardik, Rohit was also included in the Indian squad for the ODI series against Afghanistan, but he too was told to play only if he was fit. Similarly, it is heard that Rohit will go to the Center of Excellence to prove his fitness before the ODI series against Afghanistan. But now the news is that Rohit He and Virat are still not sure whether they will get a chance in this series or not.