Hardik Singh India reacts after scoring in opposition to Spain within the Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023, in Rourkela, Odisha, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.
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The hamstring damage Hardik Singh suffered throughout the World Cupmatch in opposition to England has all however ruled the teen out of India’s final league match in opposition to Wales.
India performs Wales solely on Thursday in Bhubaneswar and although there may be time, the team administration has determined in opposition to taking any possibilities and aggravating the damage. The 24-year-old was essentially the most spectacular participant for India within the drawn sport and his damage is a blow to the host.
While no resolution has been taken but on his persevering with with the aspect for the remainder of the match, sources mentioned it was unlikely India would ask for a replacement going ahead. If he’s changed, he won’t be able to take any additional half within the competitors and the team administration is ready to assess the extent of seriousness of his damage earlier than taking a remaining call.
Team employees are hopeful the lengthy hole between the video games will assist him get well in time for the knockout video games. India will solely play on the 25th after the Wales sport if it finishes on prime of Pool D or the 22nd if it has to play the crossovers, giving the midfielder every week to get well.
Coach Graham Reid had sounded involved in regards to the damage however later insisted throughout the press convention that it didn’t seem as unhealthy as was initially suspected. Hardik had hobbled out with simply over three minutes left within the sport on Sunday and was unable to stand even after the match.