Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif raises concerns about Hardik Pandya’s fitness, saying Pandya’s body is “fragile” and pointing to recurring injury problems. Kaif questions whether there is sufficient clarity around Pandya’s injuries and what that means for his availability over the long term, including for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The former player’s remarks focus on persistent fitness concerns rather than a specific current setback.
Separately, Kaif backs the selectors’ choice to include Ishan Kishan instead of Yashasvi Jaiswal for India’s England ODI series. He describes Kishan as versatile and says the decision reflects Kishan’s current form and ability to contribute in multiple roles.
Across the reports, Kaif’s comments combine a critique of fitness transparency and long-term participation for Pandya with support for the selection approach for the England ODI series.
