Overview

• Multiple outlets citing Dainik Jagran report that Pandya has been advised four weeks of rest following the Asia Cup injury.
• The timeline would rule him out of the three-match ODI series in Australia starting October 19, with a possible T20I return if he recovers in time.
• BCCI has not yet issued a formal medical assessment, leaving final selection decisions on hold.
• Pandya missed the Asia Cup final against Pakistan after feeling pain during the Super Four match versus Sri Lanka, where he bowled only one over.
• In a BCCI video, Pandya said he was gutted to miss the final and reiterated that bowling remains his top priority after sharing the new ball in the tournament.