Hardik Pandya to be unavailable for two months due to ankle injury

Baroda all-rounder stumbled and dragged his right boot across the ground as he attempted to block a drive from Bangladeshi opener Liton Das. He stood up on his haunches, looking uncomfortable. After being sent to the National Cricket Academy for rehabilitation, Pandya was eventually declared ineligible to play in the present World Cup. 

The prominent Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya sustained an ankle injury in the match against Bangladesh. As a result, he will miss future cricket matches. According to reports, he will not play in the five-match T20I series this month against Australia or in the three T20s and three ODIs that will follow in December against South Africa. Pandya will need at least two months for rehab; the medical staff has not yet determined whether or not to operate. 

Pandya's return for the Australia T20Is was anticipated, but it now seems doubtful till next year. Rumor has it that Ruturaj Gaikwad and Suryakumar Yadav, who was Pandya's substitute in T20Is, are the front-runners to lead India in the series against Australia.

November 23 in Vizag marks the start of the Australia T20I series. After that, India travels to South Africa for an all-format tour, starting in December are three Twenty20 Internationals. ODIs are scheduled for December 17, 19, and 21. The Boxing Day Test will be held in Centurion, and the second Test will take place in Cape Town from January 3–7, 2024.

Pandya was asked to bowl in the nets two weeks ago, and the strength and conditioning instructors advised him to gradually pick his speed. It was not the support staff's intention for him to overwork his ankle. It has been discovered that Pandya bowled the first three balls without encountering any difficulties. For the next delivery, he made the decision to bowl more forcefully. His leg started to hurt a little during the fourth ball. Pandya reported his right ankle pain to the support personnel. The medical staff at NCA made the decision to perform more scans.