When will Hardik Pandya be available for Team India? Details
Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya is expected to be out for India's next two matches in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup. Pandya missed Team India's last match against New Zealand after sustaining an injury during the preceding clash against Bangladesh in Pune. The all-rounder hobbled out of the ground after delivering just three balls in his first over against Bangladesh.
Key updates about Pandya
According to The Indian Express, Pandya will be sitting out of India's next two clashes against England and Sri Lanka respectively. However, he is likely to return for the final two matches for India against South Africa and the Netherlands. Panya has begun to bowl. The medical team will wait for a few more days to let him recover at the NCA in Bengaluru.
Team management doesn't want to rush
The report also added that the Indian team management doesn't want to rush him and is hoping he will be completely fit for the last two games ahead of the semi-finals. Team India, who have a 100% win record so far, needs Pandya to find the right balance. A fit Pandya will lend a massive voice.
A look at India's remaining matches
India's next match is against England on October 29 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India face Sri Lanka next on November 2 at the Wankhede. On November 5, India take on South Africa in Kolkata before facing the Netherlands on November 12 (Bengaluru).
WC 2023: India on top of the table
India lead the show in the ongoing World Cup 2023, having amassed 10 points (W5) with the NRR reading +1.353. South Africa and New Zealand occupy the next two spots with eight points each and are separated by NRR. Australia are currently fourth ahead of Pakistan and Afghanistan. England and Bangladesh are at the bottom of the 10-team tournament.
