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[Saba Sports News] India and Bangladesh are locked in a crucial ODI World Cup 2023 match at Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Bangladesh chose to bat first after winning the toss.
In the ninth over, Hardik Pandya was brought in to provide a breakthrough but had to leave the field due to injury after bowling only three deliveries. Captain Rohit Sharma turned to Virat Kohli to complete the over. The crowd in Pune, expecting Kohli’s batting brilliance, cheered as he took the ball.
Kohli, bowling off the wrong foot, delivered three accurate inswingers at a moderate pace. The Bangladeshi batsmen respected his bowling, scoring a couple of singles. Despite a six-year hiatus from ODI bowling, Kohli’s accuracy impressed the commentators.
While fans enjoyed Kohli’s cameo with the ball, concerns rose about Hardik’s injury. He attempted to stop a Litton Das drive with his leg but failed, and the ball raced to the boundary. Hardik also twisted his left ankle in the process.
The physio quickly attended to him, taping up the injury. Despite trying to run, Hardik experienced discomfort and had to leave the field.
Hardik’s injury will be closely monitored, and fans hope for a speedy recovery, as his all-round abilities are crucial for the team. In recent times, he has faced challenges with injuries, and fans are keeping their fingers crossed for his swift return.”