Last Update: January 17, 2023, 20:15 IST
India midfielder Hardik Singh’s medical reports have revealed no serious hamstring injury and though he remains a doubtful starter for Thursday’s match against Wales, he will be considered for selection if the hosts qualify for the quarter-finals of hockey. Must be available for World Cup, his teammates said on Tuesday.
Hardik, who scored a brilliant solo effort against Spain in India’s opening match on January 13 in Rourkela, kicked a football with his right foot during training on Tuesday.
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He was injured during the match against England on 15 January in Rourkela.
“He (Hardik) should be fine. His MRI was done and it is fine. It was a minor injury, his muscle strain was not that bad. He should be fine for the quarter-finals,” young striker Abhishek told team training After told PTI.
He said, ‘Can’t say whether he will play against Wales or not. Two days left and it depends on how well he recovers.”
Senior midfielder Manpreet Singh said that Hardik needs some rest and should be back soon.
“Hardik abhi thik hai, zida gambhir nahi hai (Hardik is fine now, not too serious). But he needs some rest; Hopefully he will be back soon,” the former captain said.
before hockey India He said that the team management would take a call on Hardik’s availability for the match against Wales after assessing his hamstring injury.
“As of now, no replacement request has been given to FIH,” Hockey India said.
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