Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are set to be rested for the ODI series against New Zealand to manage their workload ahead of the T20 World Cup. Both players are expected to return for the T20I leg, crucial for India’s preparation for the tournament where they will defend their title. Hardik has transitioned to a white-ball specialist due to injury concerns, while Bumrah remains a key part of India’s Test plans and is carefully managed across formats, with uncertainty around Shreyas Iyer’s availability adding to the squad dynamics.
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Jasprit Bumrah & Hardik Pandya Likely to Sip ODI Series vs New Zealand to Stay Fresh for T20 World Cup 2026
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