New Delhi. There is no good news about Hardik Pandya. The all-rounder of Team India was injured while bowling against Bangladesh. After this he did not get a chance to play against New Zealand. Now news is coming that he may be out of more matches. His injury is serious. Team India has played 5 matches in World Cup 2023 so far and won all of them. The team led by Rohit Sharma will face England on October 29 in the next match. This match is to be held in Lucknow. Suryakumar Yadav got a chance to replace Hardik Pandya in the last match. However, the team is not currently thinking about Pandya’s replacement.
Hardik Pandya has suffered a grade-A ligament tear, according to Times of India news. In such cases it may take up to 2 weeks for them to recover. In such a situation, Pandya may be out of the matches against Sri Lanka on November 2 and against South Africa on November 5. A BCCI source said a medical team led by Nitin Patel is taking care of Bengaluru-based NCA Pandya. The injury seems more serious than before. This has increased the anxiety of captain Rohit Sharma to coach Rahul Dravid.
The team is in no rush
According to reports, Hardik Pandya has sustained a minor ligament injury. In such cases it may take up to 2 weeks for them to recover. NCA will not release Pandya until he recovers. The medical team has informed the team management that he can return to the field soon. The team management is in no hurry with Hardik Pandya. He has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. The source said that the team is currently in a good position in the tournament. In such a scenario, Pandya will rehab at NCA instead of touring with the team. A decision on his participation in the remaining matches of the tournament may be taken next week.
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Team India may opt for off-spinner R Ashwin to replace fast bowler Mohammad Shami in the playing XI against England in the crucial match to be held in Lucknow. However, Shami took 5 wickets against New Zealand in the last match. Lucknow’s pitch spinners are considered helpful.
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Tags: Hardik Pandya, Team India, World Cup 2023
First published: October 26, 2023, 12:21 IST