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India might not have actually missed out on the lack of
Hardik Pandya
in their win versus New Zealand, however the fast-bowling allrounder’s healing from the ankle injury stays vital to the group’s balance going deeper into the 2023 ICC World Cup. The possibilities of Hardik returning fit in time for India’s next 2 matches are not brilliant.
Hardik hurt his left ankle while bowling throughout India’s match versus Bangladesh.
He had actually scans done and has actually because been under the care of medical professionals at the NationalCricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
According to most current media reports, there is some doubt over Hardik’s accessibility for India’s next couple of matches– versus England on October 29 and versus Sri Lanka on November 2.
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In its medical upgrade on Hardik’s injury the day after the match versus Bangladesh, the BCCI had actually stated that he “will sign up with the eam straight in Lucknow where India play England”. That is not likely now.
As reported by PTI, Hardik had actually reached the NCA in Bengaluru on Monday for injury management.
“Hardik is still under medication. While the swelling on his left ankle has actually decreased significantly, he will begin bowling just towards the weekend. Now, essential is to provide him time to recuperate,” PTI priced quote an NCA source.
Unbeaten India sit atop the points table with 5 wins in a row.
With a foot in the semifinals, the Indian group remains in a position to not run the risk of Hardik before he completely recuperates and enables him to rest for the next 2 matches.
“Pandya has actually suffered a bad sprain however luckily not a fracture. The BCCI medical group wishes to take optimum safety measure. He is most likely to miss out on next 2 to 3 matches. The group desires him completely suitable for the knock-out phase,” PTI estimated a BCCI source.