why hardik pandya not playing today match

Hardik Pandya is not playing in today's match (Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan) due to a left hamstring injury he sustained during India's previous game against Sri Lanka. He bowled only one over before leaving the field and did not return, ruling him out of the final due to insufficient recovery time. He was replaced in the playing XI by Rinku Singh. The injury is described as a strain or niggle, not very serious but enough to keep him out for a few days. The Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed Pandya's absence at the toss, saying Hardik misses out due to this injury.