"It's Unfair To Him": Ex-South Africa Star On Call To Get Virat Kohli To Bowl

06.11.2023 - 08:51 sports.ndtv.com

With star all-rounder Hardik Pandya out of the ongoing Cricket World Cup, India lack a sixth bowling option in their playing XI.

Hardik, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament, suffered an ankle injury during India's match against Bangladesh on October 19.

He missed the last three group matches, before being eventually ruled out of the tournament on the eve of India's match against South Africa on Sunday.

During the match against Bangladesh, Hardik twisted his ankle while bowling. The India vice-captain bowled just three balls in that over, which was completed by star batter Virat Kohli.

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