cwc 2023 Hardik Pandya could not play for Team India against New Zealand due to injury. But his chances of playing against England will depend on how his recovery is.
Hardik had slipped on the pitch
Let us tell you that in the match against Bangladesh, he slipped on the pitch while catching the short of Liton Das. Due to this his left leg got twisted and he got injured. His remaining over was also completed by Virat Kohli.
Hardik is undergoing treatment at the National Cricket Academy.
Hardik Pandya is currently undergoing treatment at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. He has been kept under the care of doctors. X-ray of his leg has also been done.
Less chances of playing in the match with England
His chances of playing in the India vs England match on 29 October seem less. According to media reports, it seems difficult for him to play in the match to be held in Lucknow.
BCCI statement
His medical report came a day after he got injured in the match against Bangladesh. Then BCCI had said that Hardik would directly join the team in Lucknow for the match against England.
India on top after registering 5 wins
India is on top in the CWC Points Table after registering 5 wins. His chances of going to the semi-finals have increased significantly. In such a situation, it is expected that Team India management will wait for Hardik to fully recover and not play him even in the match against England. However, no official statement has come from BCCI yet.
Hardik will not play against England and Sri Lanka!
There are also reports that he will not be able to play in the England vs India matches on 29 October and Sri Lanka vs India matches on 2 November. He is expected to play in the match against South Africa to be held on November 5.