India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is confirmed to miss a second successive game at the 2023 World Cup. As he keeps on recuperating from the lower leg injury he brought about last week in the match against Bangladesh in Pune, which saw him miss the Dharamsala tie against 2019 next-in-line New Zealand.
Hardik will presently be out of India’s 6th association game, against reigning champs England in Lucknow on Sunday, as uncovered by KL Rahul. Yet, the group has been given a significant positive update on the all-rounder’s return.
BCCi Confirmed Hardi Pandya’s Absence
On Saturday, in the pre-match press conference, Rahul confirmed Hardik’s Pandya absence against England and hinted that Suryakumar Yadav will continue with his No. 6 duties like he did in Dharamsala. Hardik Pandya has also been a very important member of the team and he has been there and he does a very important role in the team. So not having him is also a bit of a miss for the team.
Hardik Pandya’s Health Improving Day By Day
Hardik, who was referred to the Public Cricket Foundation in Bengaluru for treatment, has purportedly continued his preparation with the bat and his rec center meetings also. As indicated by RevSportz, Hardik batted for around 15-20 minutes without cushions on Friday and confronted throwdown experts also. On Saturday, he confronted the bowling machine for about thirty minutes.
What To Expect Next?
The update still means Hardik Pandya will be racing against time to get back for the match against Sri Lanka on November 2, but a guaranteed semifinal qualification with a win against England on Sunday could lessen the burden on him as well. The report further added that the swelling in the ankle region has almost lessened and is hence expected to be given a fitness clearance in the next four days.