Allrounder had injured his ankle in the course of the sport in opposition to Bangladesh on October 19
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India are hoping to get additional readability on Hardik Pandya‘s health over the following few days, forward of their match in opposition to Sri Lanka in Mumbai on November 2.
Pandya has missed two video games – in opposition to New Zealand and England – after damaging ligaments in his left ankle, which he fell on awkwardly in the midst of an over in the course of the match in opposition to Bangladesh in Pune on October 19.
“The medical workforce is taking a look at that and are very a lot in contact with Hardik and the NCA [National Cricket Academy] as properly,” India’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey mentioned following their sixth consecutive win within the World Cup, beating England by 100 runs, on Sunday. “We’re hoping to get an replace in a few days. However we’ll see.”
To interchange Hardik, who supplies steadiness to the aspect as an allrounder, India made two modifications to their XI – bringing in Mohammed Shami and Suryakumar Yadav, and leaving out Shardul Thakur. Shami has excelled since his return to the workforce, taking 5 wickets in opposition to New Zealand and 4 for 22 from seven overs in opposition to England.
India are nearly sure to not rush Hardik again in to the aspect. Not solely have they very practically certified for the semi-finals already, however they proceed to win comfortably in his absence. After their match in opposition to Sri Lanka on November 2, India’s subsequent match is in opposition to South Africa in Kolkata on November 5.
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