IPL 2021: Hardik Pandya's Shoulder Niggle A Worry For Mumbai Indians

All-rounder Hardik Pandya's shoulder niggle and workload management are creating a headache for Mumbai Indians as they struggle to find a bowling option who can play the role of a back-up with one

"I don't think it is worrisome. You will very soon see him bowl. [For] The timeline (as to when he comes back), you will have to ask the physio. But in terms of Hardik the bowler coming into this tournament, we are very confident that he will be chipping in with the ball in his hand as well."

The right-arm pace bowling all-rounder had bowled 17 overs in the T20 International series against England, bowling in each game of the shortest-format series. While he didn't bowl in the first OI, he bowled nine overs in the last and final ODI.

The Indian team management wants to preserve him for the upcoming Tests in England, starting with the World Test Championship final vs New Zealand in Southampton in June and the five-Test series against England in August-September. India also wants him to bowl at the T20 World Cup.