Hardik Pandya ruled out of World Cup 2023, India announce Replacement

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Hardik Pandya has been ruled out for the remainder of ICC World Cup 2023. The Indian all-rounder suffered an ankle injury in their match against Bangladesh.

He was supposed to be out for a week but there was hope for him returning in the later stages of the World Cup. But it doesnt seem to be as the all-rounder has been ruled out.

"Pandya hurt his left ankle while bowling during India's World Cup match against Bangladesh in Pune last month and it has now been confirmed that the 30-year-old has failed to recover in time to part of the rest of the campaign," a statement from ICC on Saturday read.

Prasidh Krishna replaces Hardik Pandya

Prasidh Krishna has been announced as his replacement. The lanky Karnataka pacer is supposed to join the squad in Kolkata.

Krishna has played 17 ODIs for India, picking up 29 wickets in them. The pacer last played in the ODI series against Australia just before the start of the World Cup.

The 27-year-old will be part of India's squad in their next match against South Africa on Sunday in Kolkata.