INDIA’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya has limped off the pitch in a Cricket World Cup 2023 match in opposition to Bangladesh.
Right here’s what we all know in regards to the cricket star and his harm.
Hardik Pandya was introduced off the pitch after an ankle harm in India’s World Cup match in opposition to Bangladesh.
What occurred to Hardik Pandya?
Of their fourth league match of the Cricket World Cup in India, in opposition to Bangladesh, Hardik was bowling his first over of the match, and ninth of the innings, when he appeared to twist his ankle.
Hardik appeared like he was in ache and struggling to stroll, so a physio got here onto the pitch, who taped up his ankle.
He tried to hold on taking part in however finally walked off the pitch to obtain additional remedy, leaving teammate Virat Kohli to bowl the remainder of the over.
It was later introduced he wouldn’t be returning to play for the rest of the innings.
Hardik’s profession has not been free from harm— in 2018, he was introduced off the pitch on a stretcher throughout an Asia Cup match in opposition to Pakistan.
How lengthy will Hardik Pandya be out for?
Particulars of Hardik’s harm and when he is likely to be match to return to the World Cup are but to be confirmed.
The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) tweeted an replace: “Hardik Pandya’s harm is being assessed in the meanwhile and he’s being taken for scans.”
Followers responded on Twitter hoping for a swift restoration for the cricket star.
One wrote: “Get nicely quickly Hardik and hope it’s not critical”
One other stated: “Hope that is solely a momentary harm and Hardik will get match for the subsequent match.”
India, internet hosting the Cricket World Cup, has began the event sturdy, securing wins in all three of their opening video games.
All-rounder Hardik has change into an integral a part of India’s staff.
Who’s Hardik Pandya?
Hardik, 30, is Gujurati and made his debut for India’s nationwide staff in 2016.
He has additionally performed domestically for the Baroda cricket staff within the metropolis of Vadodara, in Gujarat.
Within the Indian Premier League, Hardik used to play for the Mumbai Indians, earlier than transferring to the Gujarat Titans in 2022.
Hardik is married to 31-year-old Nataša Stanković born in Požarevac, Serbia, now based mostly in Mumbai, India.
The 31-year-old actress and dancer has appeared in a lot of Bollywood movies, after making her debut in Prakash Jha’s 2013 political drama, Satyagraha.
The couple married on Might 31, 2020, in a small wedding ceremony throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
On February 14, 2023, they renewed their vows in a ceremony that took on the Raffles Resort in Udaipur, India.