Hardik Pandya likely to miss India vs England Match: Indian team vice-captain and all-rounder Hardik Pandya is out due to injury. Fans are waiting for his return to the team. Meanwhile, a big update has come out on his health. It is being said that Hardik Pandya will not be able to play in India’s upcoming World Cup match against England in Lucknow on Sunday.
Likely to miss the next match against England
Pandya suffered an ankle injury while bowling just three balls during Team India’s 8-wicket win over Bangladesh. However, according to board sources the injury is not serious, but it may take some time. In a report by News18 CricketNext, a BCCI official was quoted as saying – “Hardik is likely to miss the next match against England in Lucknow. “At this stage it is a precaution and nothing serious.”
Shami got the place
The Gujarat Titans captain was ruled out of the match against New Zealand. After this, Mohammed Shami and Suryakumar Yadav were included in the playing eleven for the first time in the current World Cup. Shami took full advantage of this opportunity and took 5 wickets for 54 runs. Due to the possibility of Pandya not joining the team on Sunday, the Indian team can take the field with the playing eleven of the previous match.
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Let us tell you that Pandya has performed well so far. He has taken 5 wickets in the last four matches. Pandya also strengthens India’s middle order. In such a situation, his absence is being felt in the team. It remains to be seen when he recovers from the injury and returns to the field.