The column discusses India’s ODI World Cup preparations, emphasizing the importance of the fitness of seam-bowling all-rounders Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar, and Harshit Rana.

Nitish Kumar has shown promise but has limited appearances due to injuries, affecting his reliability.

Harshit Rana's progression is hindered by a knee injury, limiting his ability to contribute as an all-rounder.

Hardik Pandya's body struggles with long-format demands, forcing him to focus on white-ball formats despite his contributions.

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