Hardik Pandya ruled out of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026; Krunal Pandya to captain Baroda

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya's wait for a return to competitive cricket will continue after Baroda left him out of their squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026. His elder brother Krunal Pandya will captain the side in the domestic T20 tournament, which begins on November 14. The 32-year-old all-rounder has not played competitive cricket since May 24, when he last represented Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. His latest injury setback has raised concerns over his availability for India's

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