New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) Injured T20I captain Hardik Pandya is unlikely to be available for India’s upcoming five-match series against Australia starting November 23 as the star all-rounder will require more time to recover from his left-ankle ligament tear.

It is understood that the team for the home T20I series against Australia will be announced only after India’s World Cup semifinal, which in all likelihood will be played in Mumbai on November 15.

According to sources in the BCCI, a more practical scenario for Hardik would be to get fit by the time the South Africa T20 series starts from December 10 in Durban.

“There is some time before Hardik can be declared fit and available for selection. It would be more practical for him to try and complete his rehabilitation with a possible ‘RTP’ (Return To Play) during SA series. It will certainly be NCA Sports science team’s call,” a senior BCCI source privy to the developments told

Source: PTI News