Players Who Can Replace Hardik Pandya In India Playing 11 For IND vs NZ Cricket World Cup Match

Millions of Indian cricket team fans skipped a beat when Hardik Pandya sustained an injury during IND vs BAN WC fixture.

The injury transpired midway through Hardik Pandya's first over during IND vs BAN WC fixture after which he was taken off the field immediately, leaving Virat Kohli to bowl his over's remaining three deliveries.

BCCI has confirmed that the all-rounder has been sent to NCA in Bengaluru and won't take part in IND vs NZ Cricket World Cup match on Sunday (October 22).

Meanwhile, let's have a look at three players who can replace Hardik Pandya in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match.

1. Suryakumar Yadav: The swashbuckling batter can play at No.6 to further intimidate the bowlers of the vaunted Indian batting lineup.

2. Southpaw Ishan Kishan, who can open and bat in the middle-order as well, could be a floater that provides the lone left-hander in the Indian top six.

3. Ravichandran Ashwin: With Hardik Pandya sidelined due to an ankle injury, India might consider including a spin bowling all-rounder in the playing XI to provide additional depth in the bowling department.