Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge is selected for the India A squad as a replacement for Hardik Pandya, who is sidelined by a calf injury. After a fitness assessment at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, Shedge is set to play in India A’s three one-day matches against Australia A.
Hardik’s absence follows discomfort in his right calf reported in mid-September, with an MRI scan indicating mild intramedullary edema associated with medial tibial stress syndrome. Sources also note Shedge had recently been recovering from a quadriceps injury at the Centre of Excellence. The injury-related change comes as the India A side prepares for the Australia A one-day series scheduled for October 6, 9, and 11.
Across the reports, the core details are consistent: Shedge replaces Pandya in India A, the replacement is confirmed after a fitness check, and the matches are part of a three-game ODI set versus Australia A. The outlets differ mainly in the amount of background provided on the players’ recent fitness and prior form, with one report also listing broader squad and timing details for the series.
