In a crucial World Cup league match, Hardik Pandya's attempt to halt a shot from Bangladesh batsman Liton Das resulted in a loss of balance, leading to an ankle injury. Unfortunately, this injury led to his exclusion from the remainder of the World Cup. Despite being appointed T20 team captain for the series against Australia and South Africa, recent reports suggest that he might miss the upcoming T20 series against Australia in November-December and the subsequent series against South Africa, owing to the lingering effects of his injury.