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Hardik Assessment Pending for Asia Cup Final as Morkel Confirms Cramps and India Skip Training

India prioritizes recovery ahead of Pakistan in Dubai.

Overview

  • Bowling coach Morne Morkel said Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma suffered cramps in the Super Four match against Sri Lanka.
  • Morkel reported Abhishek is fine, while Hardik will be evaluated overnight and in the morning before a decision on his availability.
  • Hardik left the field after bowling the first over and did not return, and Abhishek departed after 9.2 overs and also did not return.
  • India has canceled full training before the final, with recovery focused on ice baths, pool sessions, massages and rest.
  • India meets Pakistan in Sunday’s Asia Cup final in Dubai, their first final meeting in the tournament after two earlier India wins this edition.