Suresh Raina has backed Rohit and Kohli to play a crucial role in India's World Cup campaign, saying their experience in high-pressure ICC events would be invaluable for Gill.

Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the 3-match ODI series against Afghanistan, NDTV sources have confirmed.

Hardik Pandya's future at Mumbai Indians (MI) is set to be decided after a thorough meeting between player and franchise.

Meanwhile, ace batter Virat Kohli was ruled out due to a hamstring injury, which he sustained during the IPL 2026 final, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their title.

On Monday, India's assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak had said that although he doesn't have an update on Pandya's fitness status, he believed the all-rounder was doing fine.

India's assistant coach, Sitanshu Kotak, is not aware if veterans Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have cleared their fitness tests ahead of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.

Suryakumar's Yadav's axing from India's T20I team has baffled former chief selector MSK Prasad, who believes that the World Cup winning captain has been rested similarly to Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya.

Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav have not exactly been the best of friends in the dressing room since 2024, according to a report.

Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya are among the most high-profile brother duos in the cricket world, but whether their relationship is strained is a question that has arisen in recent weeks and months.

Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma have been kept in India's ODI squad vs Afghanistan, but their participation is subject to fitness clearance.