Pandya<\/a> clutched his left hamstring and walked off the field.<\/p>\nPandya did not return to take the field for the remainder of the innings and with less than two days remaining for the final, the Indian fanbase was expectedly concerned.<\/p>\n
\u201cHardik had cramps; he will be assessed tonight and tomorrow morning. We will then take a call on that,” Morkel told the media while speaking at the post-match press conference.<\/p>\n
Morkel was echoing the views expressed earlier by India skipper Suryakumar Yadav at the post-match presentation.<\/p>\n
Star India batter Abhishek Sharma sat out the entire second half of Sri Lanka\u2019s innings as well. He first appeared in discomfort during the ninth over, clutching his right thigh while running.<\/p>\n
Abhishek walked off in the 10th over, moments before Pathum Nissanka\u2019s six was ruled a dead ball since he hadn\u2019t exited the field before Varun Chakravarthy started his run-up.<\/p>\n
Much like Pandya, Abhishek spent the remainder of the innings receiving ice treatment and pickle juice to relieve cramps.<\/p>\n
India\u2019s star batter Rinku Singh, along with Shivam Dube and Jitesh Sharma, filled in as substitute fielders at various stages. At one stage, Tilak Varma left the field as well, though he rejoined after a hydration break.<\/p>\n
With the Sri Lanka clash running well past its scheduled finish because of the Super Over, India now face an even tighter turnaround before taking the field again on Sunday, September 28.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe key for the boys is to rest. They\u2019re in an ice bath already. The recovery started straight after the match. The best way to recover is to sleep and stay off your feet. Hopefully, they can get a good night\u2019s sleep,” Morkel said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere will be individual pool sessions for the guys organised. Then some massages before they get mentally ready for the big battle on Sunday. It\u2019s a quick turnaround, and playing smart is going to be the key,” Morkel added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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