Hardik Pandya likely to miss the next two or three World Cup matches – Reports

Alarming signs are deluging the Indian camp as the latest report shared by PTI claims that all-rounder Hardik Pandya might miss a couple of matches in the ongoing World Cup 2023. India’s primary all-rounder, Pandya went down against Bangladesh while bowling, there by copping an injury on his ankle.

He was rested for the game against New Zealand and now in all likelihood he may be missing the tie against England and Sri Lanka as well. 

As per PTI, an NCA representative said, “Hardik is still under medication. While the swelling on his left ankle has subsided considerably, he will start bowling only towards the weekend. Right now, it is important to give him time to recover.”

Another BCCI source added, “Pandya has suffered a bad sprain but fortunately not a fracture. The BCCI medical team wants to take maximum precautions. He is likely to miss the next two to three matches. The team wants him fully fit for the knock-out stage.”

As we enter the second half of the group stages, India will be hoping that their prime all-rounder is back in the nick of time to maintain the same balance that they started the tournament with.