Hardik Pandya Out of New Zealand ODI Series: BCCI Explains Exclusion

• All-rounder Hardik Pandya excluded from the 15-member squad for the New Zealand ODI series.
• Pandya last played a 50-over international match in the Champions Trophy in February 2025.
• He has exclusively played T20s since his last ODI appearance.
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has explained the reason for his exclusion.

Why It Matters: Hardik Pandya dropped from New Zealand ODI squad; BCCI cited reasons for his absence.