IND vs BAN ODI World Cup 2023: Hardik Pandya's injury concerns; is being taken for scans

During the match between India and Bangladesh of ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Hardik Pandya got injured during bowling which surprised the fans. He is being taken for scans.

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Bowling his first over of the game, Hardik Pandya appeared to twist his ankle during his follow through. Image- ESPNcricinfo

The Indian team, which came on the field with the intention of registering the fourth consecutive win in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, has suffered a big setback. The team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya got injured. At present Pandya has been taken to the hospital for scan. There is no update yet on whether he will bat or not.

When Bangladesh was batting, Liton Das hit a brilliant four on the third ball of the 9th over but Hardik got injured while bowling. During the runner-up, Hardik got injured while trying to stop the ball, due to which Immediately the physio came to the field and started treating him.

Although after the physio's treatment, Hardik wanted to bowl by holding the ball, but as soon as he ran, he could not bowl, due to which he had to leave bowling and go out of the field. However, it is not completely confirmed yet how serious is Hardik's injury. When Hardik got injured, lines of worry were clearly visible on the faces of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Hardik was able to bowl only 3 balls during his spell when his luck betrayed him and he got injured in his left leg. Due to injury, he sat on the field. After which Hardik was given first aid on the field itself and his leg was bandaged. After some time, Hardik left the field.

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After Hardik's injury, there was a talk on the field between captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. And then Virat Kohli came to bowl the remaining three balls of that over. Kohli spent only two runs on the remaining three balls. Well, let's hope Pandya's injury is not serious.