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'Aisa dhak dhak ho rela hai re' - Fans react as Hardik Pandya set to miss next match against New Zealand in ODI World Cup 2023

Hardik Pandya had an abnormal landing while stopping a shot off his own bowling, played by Litton Das. He was immediately rushed for the scans.

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Hardik Pandya (File Photo, Twitter)

Hardik Pandya (File Photo, Twitter)

In a big blow for Team India amidst their unassailable winning run in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the next match against New Zealand. Notably, the men in blue will take on the Blackcaps on Sunday, October 22 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.

Hardik sustained an injury in the match against Bangladesh when twisted his ankle while trying to stop a shot played on his own bowling by star Bangladesh batter Litton Das. He lost his balance and happened to drag his right boot while landing on the pitch during his fall. The physio immediately rushed to the ground to see Hardik; whereas skipper Rohit Sharma and former skipper Virat Kohli were also there around him to see him.

“He will be heading to Bengaluru where he has been asked to report to the NCA. The medical team assessed his ankle scan report and it looks like he will be fine by taking an injection. The BCCI consulted a specialist doctor in England and they too were of a similar opinion. He will be missing the next game,” said an Indian Cricket Board official.

"Nothing really major to worry about." - Rohit Sharma on Hardik Pandya's injury

Apart from this, skipper Rohit Sharma also spoke about the intensity of Hardik Pandya’s injury after India won the match against Bangladesh by 7 wickets.

“He (Hardik) pulled up a bit sore, nothing really major to worry about. We’ll see how he pulls up tomorrow morning and then plan on how to go forward,” said Rohit Sharma during the post-match presentation.

Speaking of the action of the match between India and Bangladesh, the latter won the toss and decided to bat first; batting first, Bangladesh posted a total of 256 runs for the loss of 8 wickets courtesy of two crucial half-centuries scored by openers, Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan.

While chasing the target, India comfortably crossed the line in 41.2 overs and chased down the target to win the match by 7 wickets, scoring 261 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Former skipper Virat Kohli smashed a brilliant century, scoring 103 runs to complete his 48th ODI century.

Here’s how fans reacted to Hardik Pandya’s injury and his exclusion from match against New Zealand:

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