Ind vs NZ first semi final: Hardik Pandya goes off the field after pulling hamstring
Manchester: Team India’s ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya went off the field after pulling his hamstring in the 16th over of the game, causing a sense of panic among the Indian fans as Virat Kohli’s men are going into the match with only five bowlers.
Hardik, bowling the fifth delivery of his fourth over and innings 16th over stopped his run after pulling hamstring on the right thigh. He however completed his over after a brief break and left the field after the over.
Team’s Physio Pattrick Farhart also came to the field and checked on the stylish all-rounder before taking him off the field.
Former cricketer Irfan Pathan was quick to react to the situation and added that India should have gone with the sixth bowling option as there is always a chance of Injury to fast bowling all-rounders like Hardik due to heavy work load.
Always believe u need to have 6 bowling option in white ball cricket if ur 5th bowling option is fast bowling all rounder,Always a chance for an injury with the heavy work load on fast bowling all rounders.Hoping Hardik injury isn’t a major one #INDvsNZ
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 9, 2019
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Four pilgrims from Kolar killed in road accident in TN
Ranipet (PTI): At least four pilgrims from Kolar were killed when the bus they were travelling in was involved in an accident with a vegetable-laden truck and another heavy vehicle here on Thursday, police sources said.
The victims, mostly hailing from Kolar, were returning home in a KSRTC bus after visiting a temple near Chennai, the sources said.
About 30 persons were injured in the accident.
The accident happened when the KSRTC bus was heading towards Bengaluru with around 55 passengers, and the driver overtook a tipper lorry. The bus rammed into the vegetable-laden truck coming from opposite direction. The tipper lorry also hit the KSRTC bus from the behind. TV visuals showed the bus having suffered severe damage under the impact.
All the four deceased persons were killed on the spot. The injured have been referred to nearby hospitals, they said.
