Injuries sustained by Hardik Pandya during an ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Bangladesh have kept him out of action for a long time now. Hardik is expected to continue his rehab.
Hardik Pandya sustained an ankle injury while attempting to prevent a boundary during an ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Bangladesh on October 19. Despite two months having passed, the Baroda all-rounder has yet to fully recover.
His absence was felt in India’s five-match T20I series against Australia and the ongoing tour of South Africa. Recent reports initially indicated that the 30-year-old would miss both the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan and the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL).
However, according to a recent update from India Today, there’s optimism that Hardik will be fit for IPL 2024. The T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled for June, following the conclusion of the IPL. Hardik, an essential player for India, is anticipated to play a crucial role in the prestigious tournament. His participation in the IPL preceding the World Cup would undoubtedly benefit the Indian team.
In the ODI World Cup 2023, Hardik’s performance was somewhat muted, contributing only 11 runs in the solitary innings he played and securing five wickets. As the T20 World Cup approaches, he is eager to make a significant impact and contribute to India’s quest to break their ICC event jinx.
Mumbai Indians, winners of the Indian Premier League five times, have now announced Hardik Pandya’s return for the 2024 season. Many people in the cricket world had mixed feelings about his comeback to the Mumbai franchise. The Mumbai Indians took everyone by surprise last month when they appointed the player, who was born in Choryasi, as their new captain, succeeding the renowned Rohit Sharma. Many supporters felt this choice was an affront to Rohit Sharma’s considerable contributions to the club, hence it caused them to feel conflicted.
At the same time, the opening Test of a two-game series between South Africa and India got underway. After this series, they will play Rashid Khan’s squad in a three-match Twenty20 International series that begins in Mohali on January 11.
