India’s difficulty in Hockey World Cup 2023 increased, this player will have MRI scan before match against Wales

Before playing their third match in the Hockey World Cup 2023, big trouble has befallen the Indian team. Indian team midfielder Hardik Singh will have to undergo an MRI scan before the match on January 19.

Let us tell you that the match between India and England on January 15 was a 0-0 draw. It was during this match that Hardik Singh suffered a hamstring injury. After getting this injury, he has undergone MRI scan in Bhubaneswar. The 24-year-old midfielder was given all kinds of assistance off the field after sustaining the injury in Sunday’s match.

An official statement has also come from Hockey India regarding Hardik. According to this, after Hardik’s MRI scan, it will be clear whether Hardik will be able to take part in the match against Wales or not. Significantly, the Harmanpreet Singh-led team will take on Wales in their next match.

By winning the match against Wales, the Indian team would like to win and secure their place in the next round. Based on the MRI results, the team management will assess the extent of his hamstring injury and decide on his availability for the India vs Wales match, according to an official statement from the Indian federation. At present no replacement request has been put forward to FIH.

Let us tell you that after scoring a solo goal against Spain in the first Pool D match at Rourkela’s Birsa Munda Stadium, Hardik’s injury is a big blow for the Indian team. India are second in Pool D after beating Spain 2-0 and drawing England 0-0.

Talking about the points table, both India and England are currently level on 4 points after two matches, but the English team is at the top of the table on goal difference. While England will take on Spain in their final fixtures, India are up against Wales and coach Graham Reid’s side will need to beat Wales by a huge margin to go top of the table.