The Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya will only be available for the final two World Cup league games against South Africa on November 5 and Netherlands, therefore India will continue to be without his services. Prior to the match against England in Lucknow, Pandya is unlikely to join the squad.
After suffering an ankle injury during the India vs. Bangladesh game played in Pune last week, Pandya has yet to start bowling.
His recovery at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore would be allowed to continue for a few more days by the medical team. He is anticipated to travel to Mumbai or Kolkata to join the Indian team.
The management of the Indian squad is expecting that he would be fully fit for the final two games and is not trying to rush him. The management of the Indian team wants a fully healthy Pandya for the semifinals because they are on a winning streak in this World Cup.
Pandya was sent to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru to be treated by a specialized doctor from England with the necessary injections after missing the game against New Zealand on October 22 in Dharamsala.
Pandya wasn’t initially anticipated to travel to Lucknow and join the Indian team, but that opinion has since changed.
“Hardik Pandya, the vice captain of Team India, hurt his left ankle while fielding a ball of his own during India’s game versus Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
After being taken for scans, the all-around player was told to relax. His care will be continuously monitored by the BCCI Medical Team, according to a statement from Jay Shah, secretary of the BCCI.
As he was bowling, the medium pacer hobbled off after using his right foot to block a shot from Bangladeshi player Liton Das. The physio tied his ankle while the game was suspended for over five minutes.
Pandya is an essential cog in the machine because of his high level skill set, which includes effectiveness with challenging bouncers, surprise heavy balls, and the capacity to clear the ropes. He also adds balance to the playing XI.
