Hardik Pandya:
The first player to be ruled out of the team is the all-rounder, Hardik Pandya. After playing the series on the Caribbean shores and T20I series against South Africa at home, the Baroda player could not manage the pain at the lower back. Thus, decided to go under surgery in the UK.
Earlier in an interview, the all-rounder had said that he was managing his injury for a long time. Pandya got himself injured during the Asia Cup 2018 and since then, he has been carrying the pain.
He is currently recovering, well. Pandya also keeps updating about his routine in NCA through his social media handles. Although he might be fit in time for the South Africa series, Pandya is expected to be given an extended break and might only make a comeback in IPL 2020.