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Hardik Pandya's return to competitive cricket remains uncertain as he was excluded from Baroda's 15-member squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy due to ongoing fitness issues. His brother, Krunal Pandya, has been appointed as the team's captain. Hardik has not played since May 24, 2026, during the IPL, and has been dealing with a series of injuries, including a fresh shin injury that forced him to withdraw from India A's squad for the October series against Australia A. His absence raises concerns about his availability for India's upcoming international matches, including the ODI World Cup in 2027.
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a domestic T20 tournament, is set to begin on November 14, with Baroda facing Chandigarh in their opening match. The tournament will feature several other teams, including Hyderabad, led by left-arm pacer C V Milind, and Bihar, captained by teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the first two matches.
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