"With An Injury Like That...": Rohit Sharma Gives Major Update On Injured Hardik Pandya

Following India's seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in their ICC Cricket World Cup match here on Thursday, skipper Rohit Sharma offered an update on the fitness of all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who injured his ankle while bowling. In India's win Jasprit Bumrah, skipper Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli delivered entertainment and records, but 'Men in Blue' were still left with something to worry about, the fitness of Pandya after he twisted his ankle.

"It was a good win. Something that we were looking forward to. We did not start well but we pulled it back well in the middle stages and at the back end as well (on the bowling and the fielding). The last three games we have played, our fielding has been superb. We continued that today. It is something that is in your control. You try and put in as much effort as you can. Bowlers were smart enough to understand what sort of lines and lengths were needed," said Rohit in a post-match presentation.

"He (Jadeja) was brilliant with the ball and took a brilliant catch. But a hundred (by Virat) is a hundred - you cannot beat that. (On the fielding medals players receive after each game) We have something going on in the group. Lifts everyone up. Guys who end up with the most medals, there is something special for them."

"He (Pandya) pulled up a bit sore. There is no major damage, that is good for us. But obviously, with an injury like that, we have to assess every day and we will do whatever is required. (Game against NZ) Every game is a big game. (On the support) All of us in the squad have gone through such pressure - crowds coming in big numbers. It is special for us. The crowd has not disappointed us and I am pretty sure it is going to get bigger and louder moving