India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya is ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan after suffering a leg injury during training. Multiple reports say he has a mild quadricep/leg sprain and that scans confirm the extent of the injury, requiring a recovery period of at least two weeks. Pandya remains in Bengaluru for rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, with medical staff overseeing his recovery. The injury prevents him from joining the ODI squad as planned. One account also notes that the selection process may involve fitness checks for other players ahead of squad finalisation, including a review of Virat Kohli’s fitness. The same report outlines the immediate rehabilitation plan and suggests a possible return before India’s subsequent ODI series against England, though no firm date is provided. Overall, sources agree the decision is based on medical assessment following training-related strain and that Pandya’s status will depend on recovery progress during rehabilitation in Bengaluru.