Hardik Pandya Injured Again, Likely to Miss SA T20Is

• India to play South Africa in a five-match T20 series, with the first match in Cuttack today.
• Star all-rounder and vice-captain Hardik Pandya is reportedly injured and may miss the crucial T20I series.
• Pandya sustained a heel injury during the ODI World Cup 2023 against Bangladesh and has not fully recovered.
• Doctors have advised Hardik more rest, leading to selectors considering not sending him to South Africa to avoid risks before upcoming ICC tournaments.

Why It Matters: Hardik Pandya's injury threatens India's T20 World Cup preparations.