Hardik Pandya poses with BSF jawans during injury rehab at BCCI centre
Hardik Pandya meets BSF jawans while recovering at BCCI Centre of Excellence; remains unavailable for Afghanistan T20Is.
Hardik Pandya was photographed meeting Border Security Force personnel while continuing his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. The India all-rounder was seen sporting a bald look during the interaction, which has since gone viral on social media.
Pandya has not been named in India's T20I squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan as he awaits full fitness clearance. He has been working on his recovery programme at the Centre of Excellence facility.
Jasprit Bumrah remains in the squad for the Afghanistan series subject to clearance from the same centre.
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The photographs show Pandya engaging with security forces at a time when his availability for the T20 World Cup remains uncertain. The public nature of the images may help manage expectations around his return timeline.