Overview
- A viral clip from Jaipur shows Hardik Pandya flying kites with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma on Makar Sankranti, with white tape visible on his fingers.
- Reports note the taping could be for protection against kite strings, and there has been no official confirmation of a new injury.
- Pandya was omitted from the ODI squad for the New Zealand series after the Centre of Excellence did not clear him to bowl a full 10-over spell consistently.
- Coverage indicates he is expected to feature in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand as preparations continue for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- Recent domestic form includes a 31-ball 75 and figures of 3/66 against Chandigarh, along with a century against Vidarbha.