Indian coach Rahul Dravid acknowledged the dearth of stability in his facet 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 a crucial participant for us. He’s clearly lacking this recreation and we’ll attempt to work across the 14 and see what’s the perfect mixture. However we’ll clearly miss the stability we have now had within the first 4 video games,” stated Dravid forward of the New Zealand recreation.
Within 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.
Because the ball rolled right 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 ft.
Hardik was later seen limping in direction of his run-up amid large cheers from the gang. Regardless that 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 straight in Lucknow, the place India performs England on October 29.
“The all-rounder was taken for scans after his fall and has been suggested relaxation. He can be below the fixed supervision of the BCCI Medical Staff,” the staff added.