Big Blows For India? Star Suffers Wrist Injury, Another Stung By Bee Ahead Of New Zealand Match

21.10.2023 - 16:41 sports.ndtv.com

After all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the game with an ankle injury, another Indian player Suryakumar Yadav was injured during the nets session ahead of India's ICC Cricket World Cup clash against New Zealand at Dharamshala on Sunday.

India will face New Zealand at Dharamshala on Sunday. Both teams are undefeated in the tournament, having won four matches each and having eight points.

New Zealand is at the top due to a better net run rate. Notably, India has not beaten the Kiwis at any ICC tournament since 2003.

During the nets, Suryakumar was hit on his wrist while facing a throwdown specialist during his practice. Surya was in heavy pain and had to leave the session.

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Indian cricket team batter KL Rahul confirmed that all-rounder Hardik Pandya will not be available for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023 match against England in Lucknow on Sunday. Pandya picked up an ankle injury during the match against Bangladesh and he did not take part in the match against New Zealand as well. During the pre-match press conference on Saturday, Rahul said that Pandya is an important member of the team and he will be a big miss in a massive game like the England clash.

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