Hardik Pandya, India’s finest all-rounder, is reportedly doubtful for the upcoming ODI series against Australia due to a serious injury. Pandya is a prized asset, and only a few can fill his shoes. Pandya bowled just 1 over against Sri Lanka in the final Super Four game of the Asia Cup 2025 and was ruled out of the final, citing a niggle.
According to reports, the all-rounder is struggling with a quadriceps injury , which puts his participation in the ODI series against Australia in jeopardy. The series will be held in Down Under from October 19 to 25, and here are 3 players who can replace Hardik Pandya in the team.
1. Nitish Reddy
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(Table: Nitish Reddy's stats in T20I and List A cricket)
Young all-rounder Nitish Reddy is likely to be the frontrunner to replace Hardik Pandya in the upcoming ODI series. His previous experience in Australian conditions in the Board-Gavaskar Trophy could play into his favour. Across 5 Test matches, Reddy scored 298 runs, with a century, at an average of 37.25 and took 5 wickets at an economy rate of 4.31. He has not made his ODI debut yet, but going with his strong List A performance, fast-bowling capabilities and power-hitting, Reddy is a good like-for-like replacement for Pandya. 2. Shivam Dube
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(Table: Shivam Dube's stats in ODI and List A cricket)
Another ideal replacement for Hardik Pandya is Shivam Dube, who recently made waves in the Asia Cup 2025. In the final, he replaced Pandya and bowled an economical spell in the powerplay with 23 runs conceded off 3 overs. Dube has featured in four ODIs for India, scoring 43 runs at a strike rate of 89.58. In List A cricket, he has accumulated 1,089 runs at an average of 36.30. While Shivam Dube lacks overseas experience in the 50-over format, his current form and growing confidence with both bat and ball strengthen his case. 3. Shardul Thakur
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(Table: Shardul Thakur's stats in ODI and List A cricket)
Seam bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur is also a genuine option to consider. He can bowl seam/medium pace and has shown the ability to hit quick runs lower down. Unlike Pandya, he is not a natural power-hitter, but his strength lies in his capacity to bowl extended spells and provide crucial breakthroughs while also controlling the scoring rate. Thakur also has experience of Australian conditions, having played two T20Is in Sydney, where he registered 17 runs and picked up two wickets. In List A cricket, he has taken 180 wickets in 117 innings and added 998 runs in 68 innings.
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Replacement for Hardik Pandya in ODI series vs Australia [Source: @IMManu_18/X.com]
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Shardul Thakur [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]
