Another break for Hardik Pandya Why does BCCI not want to take any risk before the Champions Trophy?

News India Live, Digital Desk: Hardik Pandya’s name always remains in the headlines in the circles of cricket. Sometimes his excellent finishing is discussed and sometimes questions are raised on his fitness. Indian fans were just engrossed in the excitement of the Champions Trophy when a news is coming which may make you a little disappointed. The news is that Team India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya is finding it very difficult to play in the upcoming New Zealand ODI series (India vs New Zealand ODI Series). If recent reports are to be believed, Hardik may be rested for this series. Now the question arises whether this is really rest or a new trend of fitness? Workload management or great caution? This year of 2025 is going to be very busy for the Indian team and the biggest target is the ICC Champions Trophy. BCCI and the team management know very well how important a player like Hardik, who along with batting also offers the option of fast bowling, is for the team. But his ‘glass like body’ (extremely sensitive fitness) has always been a matter of concern. Experts say that it is more important to keep Hardik fit for big tournaments than to include him in the team. This is the reason why in a series like New Zealand, which is likely to be held at home, the selectors do not want to put too much burden on his body. Hardik is often seen in T-20 matches, but considering his bowling quota in 50 over matches, the management wants to be a little cautious. Whose loss, whose gain? If Hardik is out, then the balance of the team is definitely affected. We need a player who can bat stormily at number six or seven and can also take wickets in the middle overs. However, his absence may provide a golden opportunity to emerging all-rounders like Shivam Dubey or Nitish Reddy to showcase their mettle. As soon as the news of Tejhardik’s absence came on social media, the debate among the fans has started again. Some say that if they don’t play then how will they stay in rhythm? While some believe that it would be better to see the ‘King’ directly playing in the Champions Trophy. The reality is that Team India is currently working on a long-term plan. We have to win not just a series but a big trophy. In such a situation, keeping Hardik Pandya away from the field could be a ‘calculated risk’. Now only time will tell whether this decision of the team will prove to be a masterstroke or will backfire.