Out of favour India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has decided to skip Vijay Hazare Trophy starting today as he is undergoing an extensive rehabilitation programme in order to regain his bowling fitness.

“The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) had sent an e-mail to Hardik enquiring about his availability for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He has rarely played for Baroda in last three years. However, he gave a one-line reply that he is currently doing rehab in Mumbai,” a senior official privy to developments in BCA told PTI.