During India’s fourth league match of the World Cup against Bangladesh in Pune, there was a moment of concern as Hardik Pandya had to leave the field due to an injured left ankle. The incident occurred during his first over, the ninth of the innings when Pandya seemed to twist his ankle in his follow-through. Subsequently, it was announced that he wouldn’t be returning to the field for the rest of the innings.

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Rohit Sharma addressed the situation in the post-match presentation, stating, “He pulled up a bit sore. There’s no major damage. So we just hope that he pulls up well tomorrow morning. And then we will assess, whatever is required for us to do as a team, we’ll do that.”

The physiotherapist promptly attended to Pandya, working on his ankle for several minutes. Despite attempting to continue his over, Pandya was in too much pain to do so. Around 2.59 pm, an hour into the game, he left the field for further treatment, and Virat Kohli bowled the remaining three deliveries of the over. The BCCI later confirmed that Pandya would undergo scans.

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In the Indian squad, Pandya’s role is crucial, as he is not only an adept bowler but also contributes significantly with the bat. His all-round abilities make him indispensable, providing India with the much-needed sixth bowling option. Pandya had played a pivotal role in the earlier World Cup matches, having bowled 16 overs and claimed five wickets. His absence could potentially pose challenges for the Indian team, making his recovery crucial for their upcoming matches.

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