The Baroda all-rounder lost his balance while attempting to stop a shot from Bangladesh opener Litton Das and dragged his right boot while landing on the pitch. He got up and looked uncomfortable as he stood on his haunches.

Pandya was later rushed to the National Cricket Academy for rehabilitation and was later ruled out of the ongoing World Cup. All-rounder Hardik Pandya will be out for at least another two months due to the ankle injury he sustained.

Pandya was asked to bowl in the nets two weeks ago, with strength and conditioning coaches telling him to increase his pace gradually so as not to put too much strain on his ankle.

It is understood that Pandya bowled three balls without any problems, then decided to step up his intensity for the next delivery. It was during the fourth ball that he experienced some leg pain.

Pandya wrote a heartfelt message on the X: “Tough to digest the fact that I will miss out on the remaining part of the World Cup. I will 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 am sure we will make everyone proud. Love, always, HP.” Pandya told the support staff about the pain he was experiencing in his right ankle, and the NCA medical team decided to order additional scans.

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