“We need him to win the WC” fans react as all rounder Hardik Pandya gets injured duting India Vs Bangladesh World Cup match.
During the 2023 World Cup match between India and Bangladesh at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Thursday, October 19, Hardik Pandya sustained an injury to his left ankle. This incident occurred when the all-rounder, while fielding off his own bowling, fell awkwardly.
The unfortunate incident unfolded in the ninth over of Bangladesh’s innings when Pandya attempted to halt a straight drive from Litton Das but lost his footing. Subsequently, Pandya displayed signs of discomfort, prompting him to receive immediate medical attention. His injured ankle was securely taped, and he left the field to undergo scans.
In his absence, Virat Kohli, the right-arm medium pacer, was called upon to complete the remaining three deliveries of the over. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued an update on social media, stating, “Hardik Pandya’s injury is currently under assessment, and he is being taken for scans.”
The news of Pandya’s injury raised concerns among cricket enthusiasts on various social media platforms, with many expressing their best wishes for his swift recovery: