Hardik Pandya’s return to the Indian Cricket Team speeds up with every passing day. Initially, it was reported that Hardik Pandya is likely to join the team during the semis. However, the latest reports claim that the star Indian all-rounder is likely to make a comeback when India faces Netherlands in Bengaluru on 12th November.
”It is a minor tear. He is recovering well and is likely to return for the last league game. There is also a possibility that he straight away plays the semifinal,” said a BCCI source to PTI.
“Hardik Pandya is recovering well. We are monitoring his progress every day. Hopefully, he will be back soon,” said Rohit Sharma at the pre-match press conference.
Earlier a senior BCCI official informed InsideSport that if India wins against England and Sri Lanka then Hardik will directly play in the semi-final which means more games for SKY.
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Hardik Pandya’s Injury – SKY’s Boon
Hardik Pandya’s injury in the Bangladesh match has been a boon nonetheless for Suryakumar Yadav. But now, with Hardik set to be on the bench for more matches, the World Number 1 T20 batter should step up and showcase his mark.
Hardik is currently at the NCA undergoing his recovery. For Rohit Sharma and the Men in Blue, replacing Hardik is not an easy job. Since Pandya is a well-established all-rounder, it takes 2 specialist players to replace him.
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With six wins in as many games, India are set to qualify for the semifinals. To compensate for Pandya’s all-round abilities, the team was forced to make two changes to the playing eleven. In his absence, the management is playing with five bowlers with Suryakumar Yadav batting at six in his place.
With Mohammad Shami in sizzling form, the management has not missed Pandya the bowler but he remains critical to the team’s balance.
