Team India has been hit by a double blow as Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana suffered fitness setbacks, making them doubtful for the New Zealand series. The two have been recovering at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Pandya has been away from competitive cricket since the conclusion of IPL 2026, and Harshit last featured during the England white-ball leg in July this year.&nbsp;A Dainik Jagran report claims that although Pandya was inching closer to recovery after completing batting, bowling and fielding workloads, he suffered a fresh setback during the match simulation and complained of pain in his right calf. The report also added that Pandya has been put on Vitamin D medication following an MRI scan and will undergo bisphosphonate therapy.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-jaiswal-or-kishan-jaffer-picks-surprise-left-hander-as-kohli-odi-heir-1791128373005">Not Jaiswal or Ishan Kishan: Wasim Jaffer picks surprise left-hander as Virat Kohli’s ODI successor at No. 3</a>&nbsp;Harshit Rana has suffered low-grade left quadriceps pain during the match simulation. The lanky bowling all-rounder is also said to be down with fever, sore throat and cold, and likely to be eased back into action upon fully recovering.&nbsp;Meanwhile, India will tour New Zealand for five T20Is, five One-Dayers and two Tests, starting October 22 in Christchurch. The white-ball leg concludes on November 15, with the first Test starting in Wellington on November 23. The second Test will get underway in Christchurch from November 27 to December 1.&nbsp;The two-match Test series falls under the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, where New Zealand (72.22 PCT) sit in third place and India at fifth (51.52 PCT). For India to qualify for the 2027 WTC Final, they must beat New Zealand 2-0.&nbsp;New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced the T20I squad for the India series, with seasoned all-rounder Mitchell Santner named the captain.<h3>New Zealand T20I Squad:&nbsp;</h3>Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert and Nathan Smith&nbsp;The BCCI has yet to announce the white-ball squad for the away New Zealand tour.

Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana have suffered fresh fitness setbacks at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, leaving both doubtful for India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Team India has been hit by a double blow as Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana suffered fitness setbacks, making them doubtful for the New Zealand series. The two have been recovering at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Pandya has been away from competitive cricket since the conclusion of IPL 2026, and Harshit last featured during the England white-ball leg in July this year. A Dainik Jagran report claims that although Pandya was inching closer to recovery after completing batting, bowling and fielding workloads, he suffered a fresh setback during the match simulation and complained of pain in his right calf. The report also added that Pandya has been put on Vitamin D medication following an MRI scan and will undergo bisphosphonate therapy. Also read| Not Jaiswal or Ishan Kishan: Wasim Jaffer picks surprise left-hander as Virat Kohli’s ODI successor at No. 3 Harshit Rana has suffered low-grade left quadriceps pain during the match simulation. The lanky bowling all-rounder is also said to be down with fever, sore throat and cold, and likely to be eased back into action upon fully recovering. Meanwhile, India will tour New Zealand for five T20Is, five One-Dayers and two Tests, starting October 22 in Christchurch. The white-ball leg concludes on November 15, with the first Test starting in Wellington on November 23. The second Test will get underway in Christchurch from November 27 to December 1. The two-match Test series falls under the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, where New Zealand (72.22 PCT) sit in third place and India at fifth (51.52 PCT). For India to qualify for the 2027 WTC Final, they must beat New Zealand 2-0. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced the T20I squad for the India series, with seasoned all-rounder Mitchell Santner named the captain. New Zealand T20I Squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert and Nathan Smith The BCCI has yet to announce the white-ball squad for the away New Zealand tour.

Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana have suffered fresh fitness setbacks at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, leaving both doubtful for India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Double blow for India as Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana suffer fitness setbacks; unlikely for NZ tour: Report

In a massive blow to New Zealand, all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a ‘freak injury’ during a promotional shoot in Auckland earlier this week. The left-handed batter dislocated his shoulder after landing awkwardly on the safety mat while attempting a diving catch during filming. Rachin underwent initial assessments on Friday, with medical specialists clearing him of any major structural damage. Although the NZC statement on the subject did not mention how long Rachin would be out of action, it said that his return would be determined by ‘his progress during the first few weeks of his rehabilitation.’&nbsp;New Zealand will host India for a full tour, starting with five T20Is late next month. With the T20I squad set to be announced next week, the NZC said it was unclear if Rachin will feature in the marquee series.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brydon-carse-derby-nightclub-incident-police-drop-charges-1789787431585">Fast bowler Brydon Carse faces no charges over Derby nightclub incident</a>&nbsp;"It was a really unfortunate injury," New Zealand performance manager Mike Sandle said. "We're gutted for Rachin and our key priority is making sure he recovers well and gets back on the field as soon as he can.&nbsp;"As with all commercial shoots involving our players, the activities were agreed in advance by all parties, with appropriate safety measures in place. It was a bit of a freak accident, and we'll continue to review our processes around events like this in the future,” he continued.&nbsp;New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said they will not rush Rachin’s comeback.&nbsp;"With a heavy schedule of Test cricket in the next six months, we don't want to rush Rachin back sooner than we need to," he said. "He's in great hands in terms of his rehab, and we look forward to welcoming him back soon."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Rachin has been New Zealand’s brightest prospect across formats. Since making headlines for his whirlwind knock against England in the 2023 ODI World Cup opener, where he smashed an unbeaten 123 during the successful chase, Rachin has built on the momentum. Impressive showings in the remaining two formats made him a key member of New Zealand’s core.&nbsp;India will tour New Zealand for five T20Is, as many ODIs and two Tests.&nbsp;

Rachin Ravindra faces a race against time for the India T20Is after suffering a 'freak' shoulder injury during a promotional shoot. Get the latest update.

In a massive blow to New Zealand, all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a ‘freak injury’ during a promotional shoot in Auckland earlier this week. The left-handed batter dislocated his shoulder after landing awkwardly on the safety mat while attempting a diving catch during filming. Rachin underwent initial assessments on Friday, with medical specialists clearing him of any major structural damage. Although the NZC statement on the subject did not mention how long Rachin would be out of action, it said that his return would be determined by ‘his progress during the first few weeks of his rehabilitation.’ New Zealand will host India for a full tour, starting with five T20Is late next month. With the T20I squad set to be announced next week, the NZC said it was unclear if Rachin will feature in the marquee series. Also read| Fast bowler Brydon Carse faces no charges over Derby nightclub incident "It was a really unfortunate injury," New Zealand performance manager Mike Sandle said. "We're gutted for Rachin and our key priority is making sure he recovers well and gets back on the field as soon as he can. "As with all commercial shoots involving our players, the activities were agreed in advance by all parties, with appropriate safety measures in place. It was a bit of a freak accident, and we'll continue to review our processes around events like this in the future,” he continued. New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said they will not rush Rachin’s comeback. "With a heavy schedule of Test cricket in the next six months, we don't want to rush Rachin back sooner than we need to," he said. "He's in great hands in terms of his rehab, and we look forward to welcoming him back soon." Meanwhile, Rachin has been New Zealand’s brightest prospect across formats. Since making headlines for his whirlwind knock against England in the 2023 ODI World Cup opener, where he smashed an unbeaten 123 during the successful chase, Rachin has built on the momentum. Impressive showings in the remaining two formats made him a key member of New Zealand’s core. India will tour New Zealand for five T20Is, as many ODIs and two Tests.

Rachin Ravindra faces a race against time for the India T20Is after suffering a 'freak' shoulder injury during a promotional shoot. Get the latest update.

Rachin Ravindra doubtful for India T20Is after suffering 'freak injury' during promo shoot

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