India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming match against New Zealand in Dharamsala due to an ankle injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Friday.
Pandya sustained a blow on his left ankle during the match against Bangladesh at Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune. During his spell, Pandya awkwardly landed on his ankle to save a run on his own bowling which cut short his further participation in the clash.
He will not travel with the team to Dharamsala where India are set to host New Zealand on Sunday, October 22. BCCI is hopeful that Pandya will be available for the clash against England in Lucknow on October 29.
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"The all-rounder was taken for scans and is advised rest. He will be under the constant supervision of the BCCI Medical Team. He will not be taking the flight to Dharamsala with the team on 20th October and will now join the team directly in Lucknow where India play England," BCCI said in a statement.
India skipper Rohit Sharma also confirmed that Pandya's injury was not that serious after the match against Bangladesh.
"He (Hardik) pulled up a bit sore, nothing really major to worry. We'll see how he pulls up tomorrow morning and then plan on how to go forward. Everyone in the squad has gone through pressure, the crowd is coming in big numbers, the stands are full, they haven't disappointed us, they've been brilliant and I'm sure they'll be louder and louder as we move on," he said.
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India secured their fourth win in the tournament after defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets to maintain their undefeated record in the marquee tournament.
India will face New Zealand at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, October 22. The tea will have a six-day gap before their next encounter against England in Lucknow on October 29.