Indian coach Rahul Dravid acknowledged the shortage of steadiness in his aspect brought on by the harm to ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya forward of India’s top-of-the-table ODI World Cup conflict in opposition to New Zealand on Sunday.
Hardik injured his ankle whereas fielding in India’s earlier match in opposition to Bangladesh in Pune
“Hardik is an important player for us. He is obviously missing this game and we will try to work around the 14 and see what’s the best combination. But we will obviously miss the balance we have had in the first four games,” mentioned Dravid forward of the New Zealand recreation.
In the ninth over of the sport in opposition to Bangladesh, Hardik, having bowled the second supply to opening batter Litton Das, tried to cease the ball along with his proper leg in his follow-through.
As the ball rolled all the way down to the fence, the cameras panned to the Indian all-rounder, who was seen having some issue whereas making an attempt to get again on his toes.
Hardik was later seen limping in direction of his run-up amid big cheers from the gang. Even although he had made up his thoughts to bowl, skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli appeared to intervene within the ultimate second, and the duo requested him to go off the sector.
The Indian staff later confirmed Hardik will miss the New Zealand match and can be a part of the staff immediately in Lucknow, the place India performs England on October 29.
“The all-rounder was taken for scans after his fall and has been advised rest. He will be under the constant supervision of the BCCI Medical Team,” the staff added.
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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