Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed concern over Hardik Pandya's persistent fitness issues, highlighting a lack of transparency regarding his injuries. Kaif questioned Pandya's long-term availability for future tournaments, including the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Meanwhile, Kaif supported the selectors' decision to pick Ishan Kishan over Yashasvi Jaiswal for the England ODI series, citing Kishan's versatility and current form.