Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya was injured while trying to stop the ball from his own bowling in the World Cup 2023 league match against Bangladesh. He had injured his ankle. It has been learned that he will not be able to return to the field for at least the next two months due to the same injury.
Hardik Pandya will not play in the upcoming T20 series against Australia at home. The Indian Express believes that he is likely to be out of the three T20 and three ODI series in South Africa. Hardik Pandya lost his balance while trying to stop a shot from Bangladesh opener Liton Das.
Because of this, his right leg got pulled during the pitch fall. He got up, but could only stand on his haunches and looked in great distress. Hardik Pandya was later taken to the National Cricket Academy for rehabilitation. After this, he was dropped from the current World Cup.
The medical team has not yet decided whether Hardik Pandya needs surgery or not. Two weeks ago, Hardik Pandya was asked to bowl in the nets. Strength and conditioning coaches advised him to gradually increase his speed. The support staff did not want to put too much pressure on his ankle.
It is learned that Hardik did not face any problems in the first three balls he bowled. He decided to increase the speed on the next ball but felt a little pain in his leg while bowling the fourth ball. Hardik told the support staff about the pain he was feeling in his right ankle. After this, the medical team of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) decided to conduct another round of scans.
After this, Hardik Pandya wrote a message on social media handle X, ‘It is difficult to digest the fact that I missed playing in the remaining matches of the World Cup. I will be with the team passionately and will cheer for them on every ball of every match. Thank you for everyone’s well wishes, love, and support, it has been incredible. This team is special and I am sure we will make everyone proud.
love always.’
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