Prasidh Krishna approved as replacement for India vice-captain Hardik Pandya at Cricket World Cup; Pandya has been ruled out of tournament due to an ankle injury; watch India
Sunday 5 November 2023 15:23, UK
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the rest of the Cricket World Cup after sustaining an ankle injury last month.
Prasidh Krishna has been approved as his replacement, after Pandya injured his left ankle while trying to stop a shot with his foot on his own bowling during India's seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in Pune on October 19.
The injury caused him to miss consequent matches against England, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
"Tough to digest the fact that I will miss out on the remaining part of the World Cup," Pandya posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"I'll be with the team, in spirit, cheering them on every ball of every game.
"Thanks for all the wishes, the love, and the support has been incredible. This team is special and I'm sure we'll make everyone proud."
Pandya picked up five wickets for the hosts in their opening three games of the World Cup tournament. Pace bowler Krishna has played 17 one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches for India, claiming 33 wickets overall.
Krishna will face competition from Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj for a spot in India's pace line-up.
