‘To fir drop kise karoge’ – Fans react as Hardik Pandya reported to make comeback in ODI World Cup 2023 semifinal

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya might make his comeback in the team for the semifinal match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. During the game against Bangladesh, he got injured and has been out of the game. Pandya missed the matches against New Zealand and England. While the team has won six games on the trot, they are set to play the semis.

Ahead of the knockout, the team will play Sri Lanka (November 2), South Africa (November 5), and the Netherlands (November 12). Meanwhile, as per reports by News18, the all-rounder might play in the semis (either first or second).

“Hardik Pandya has already had a couple of net sessions at the NCA, is under constant supervision of the board’s medical team and looking good,” says a source close to developments.

“It will be difficult to put a date on return at this stage but signs are encouraging and India’s unbeaten run has certainly allowed him more time to recover and be ready for the knockouts,” adds the source.

“See, no one wants to burden Hardik with travelling at this point. He is already in Bengaluru and could well rejoin the squad there itself. Whether he plays that game or not is too early to say but the Bengaluru link-up is very much on the cards because that game would mean no travel also,” informs the source.

We will have an update on Hardik Pandya: Paras Mhambrey

Meanwhile, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has said an update on Pandya’s recovery will be given in the next few days.

“I can’t really give an update on that and the medical team is handling that and very much in touch with Hardik and NCA as well. Hopefully, we will have an update in a couple of days for sure. We will see how it goes,” said Mhambrey.

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