The first T20I of the five-match series between India and South Africa will mark Hardik Pandya's return to international cricket. The ace allrounder has not played for Team India since suffering a quadricep injury during the Asia Cup earlier this year.
He was also forced to miss the Asia Cup final against Pakistan due to the same injury. Fortunately for Team India, Hardik Pandya's injury did not cost them much ass they went on to thrash Pakistan and won the continental championship.
He finally returned to action earlier this month when he represented Baroda against Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Hardik Pandya hit the ground running as he smashed an unbeaten 77 and picked up a wicket to help his team win the match. He also played against Gujarat before linking up with the Indian team for the series against South Africa.
