Hardik's tiny scare: Cuttack's techy tension rises

Well, folks, Hardik's got a tiny scare—just when he got clearance, he decided to skip practice like it’s a bad date. After two months off, 20 minutes of bowling had him feeling like a rusty old robot. Meanwhile, Gill’s back in action, and the pitch is ready to bounce like a tech demo gone wild. Game on, Cuttack!
Quick rundown
- Hardik Pandya's injury scare has everyone on the edge of their seats!
- Shubman Gill is back and swinging after a neck injury—watch out bowlers!
- Barabati Stadium is ready to host its first-ever red-soil match—let the bounce begin!
- India has a history of T20I losses against South Africa at this venue—yikes!
- With the T20 World Cup looming, Hardik's health is more crucial than ever!