India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has offered a crucial update on the fitness status of Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma after both players spent significant time off the field during India’s Super Four clash against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025. Hardik Pandya bowled just the first over of Sri Lanka’s innings, dismissing Kusal Mendis for a first-ball duck, before clutching his left hamstring and walking off the field. He did not return for the remainder of the innings, raising concerns with the Asia Cup final against Pakistan only days away.

Asked about the situation, Morkel revealed, “Hardik had cramps, he will be assessed tonight and tomorrow morning, we’ll then take a call on that.” The coach stressed that Pandya’s absence was a precautionary measure and that the all-rounder is sti

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