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Pandya’s posts on Instagram for this month have shown him walking around freely and without the ankle kept in a cast, which the source also pointed out that the road to achieving match fitness is ongoing.
Sources within the BCCI revealed that the 31-year-old's return would be tested with a stint in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai in February.
Pandya's return to Mumbai as captain had evoked sharp responses from the teams' fan base, but Jayawardene asserted that Rohit will remain an integral part of the side.
In a statement, Mumbai Indians said the change in leadership was part of their future planning and thanked Rohit for his exemplary service to the franchise.
Once Pandya's exit was sure, 24-year-old opener Gill was an obvious captaincy choice.
Mumbai Indians have traded their all-rounder Cameron Green to RCB in an all cash deal.
If the deal goes through it will possibly be the biggest player trade in IPL history. Neither franchise has yet made any public comment on the trade though.
The medical team is yet to take a call on whether Pandya needs surgery or not.
It is understood that the team for the home T20I series against Australia will be announced only after India's World Cup semifinal.
Pacer Prasidh Krishna has been named the all-rounder's replacement.
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