What is Hardik Pandya doing right now?

Hardik Pandya (Source: Twitter)

Hardik Pandya has been a linchpin of the Indian team in white-ball cricket since his debut in 2016. He is one of the finest seam-bowling all-rounders to have represented India. The Baroda all-rounder has played 11 Tests, 94 ODIs, and 114 T20Is so far for India. He has scored 4248 runs and picked up 202 wickets in his international career thus far. Hardik played a crucial role in India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy earlier this year.

What is Hardik Pandya doing right now?

Hardik isn’t a part of the Indian Test setup as he is focused on preserving his body to extend his white-ball career. So, he has not travelled to the United Kingdom with the Indian team to play the five-match Test series against England. However, Hardik is apparently in England for a different reason. The 31-year-old recently posted pictures with his brother Krunal Pandya and Ishan Kishan on Instagram. As Kishan is currently in England playing County cricket, it seems that the Pandya brothers are also in the European nation, enjoying a vacation.

How did Hardik Pandya fare in IPL 2025?

Hardik had a decent time as captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. after a forgettable run in 2024 when the five-time champions finished at the bottom of the points table. However, this season, Hardik guided MI to the playoffs. They defeated Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator but lost to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 to crash out of the tournament. Hardik played 15 matches and scored 224 runs while picking up 14 wickets.

When will Hardik Pandya play next for India?

Hardik is expected to return to action during India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh. The Men in Blue will face the Tigers in three ODIs, which will be followed by as many T20Is. The ODI series begins on August 17, and the T20I leg gets underway on August 26.

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