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Hardik Pandya comeback date: All-rounder to return directly for IPL 2027

The India National Cricket Team star all-rounder Hardik Pandya could be out of action for a long time as he continues his recovery from a stress injury on the inner side of his shin. Hardik Pandya is currently undergoing rehabilitation…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:23 AM
Hardik Pandya comeback date: All-rounder to return directly for IPL 2027
Key Things to Know
  • Hardik Pandya may not return to competitive cricket until the IPL 2027 due to an ongoing shin injury.
  • Pandya is undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
  • He is expected to start jogging in three weeks with running workloads gradually increasing over eight weeks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya could remain sidelined until IPL 2027 as he recovers from a stress injury to his shin. Pandya is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, with no definitive timeline established for his return to competitive cricket.

According to reports, Pandya is expected to begin jogging in three weeks before gradually raising his workload over eight weeks. The extended recovery timeline is expected to rule him out of domestic tournaments and upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

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