Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya took to social media to share his sentiments after his ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 journey was abruptly halted by an ankle injury. He expressed that it is "tough to digest the fact" that he will be missing the remainder of this prestigious event.
Pandya, a prominent figure in the world of cricket, has unfortunately been sidelined from the mega tournament due to his inability to recover from a left ankle injury that he incurred during a league match against Bangladesh on October 19. This announcement was confirmed by the ICC on Saturday.
"Tough to digest the fact that I will miss out on the remaining part of the World Cup. I'll be with the team, in spirit, cheering them on every ball of every game. Thanks for all the wishes, the love, and the support has been incredible. This team is special and I'm sure we'll make everyone proud. Love, always, HP," Pandya wrote on social media platform X.
The 30-year-old cricketer was forced to leave the field after sustaining a left ankle injury while fielding during India's fourth league match in the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup, which took place at the MCA Stadium in Pune. Regrettably, he hasn't been able to participate in any matches since that incident.
The Event Technical Committee has given its consent for Prasidh Krishna to serve as a replacement for Pandya in the Indian squad.
India has already secured their spot in the semifinals of the tournament and holds the distinction of being the only team that remains undefeated, boasting seven consecutive victories.
The Indian team, often referred to as "the men in blue," is scheduled to take on South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, marking their next challenge in the competition.
(With Agency Inputs)
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