India's injury concerns around star all-rounder Hardik Pandya appear to be growing. After missing the Afghanistan series due to a quadriceps strain sustained just before the squad announcement, reports now suggest that the all-rounder is unlikely to recover in time for India's upcoming ODI series against England next month.

India's injury concerns around star all-rounder Hardik Pandya appear to be growing. After missing the Afghanistan series due to a quadriceps strain sustained just before the squad announcement, reports now suggest that the all-rounder is unlikely to recover in time for India's upcoming ODI series against England next month.

According to reports, Pandya's injury has not healed sufficiently, raising fresh doubts over his participation in the white-ball tour of the UK. Given his history of recurring fitness issues, including ankle and back injuries, the Indian team management and selectors are expected to remain cautious and avoid rushing him back into action.

What Is A Quadriceps Strain?

A quadriceps strain, commonly known as a "pulled quad," is an injury to one or more of the four muscles located at the front of the thigh. It occurs when these muscles are stretched beyond their normal limits, leading to small tears in the muscle fibres.