India, April 17 -- In a crucial IPL 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium, Hardik Pandya faced an injury scare during his first over of the innings. After bowling merely his second ball of the opening over, Hardik hobbled in his follow-through and immediately clutched his ankle.

The injury led to a brief stoppage in play, as the MI physio came on to assess the situation. Hardik bowled a slow delivery to Abhishek Sharma and it appeared that the ball had slipped from his hand as he immediately clutched his left ankle, signaling a possible injury.

Hardik's body language revealed the toll of the injury. He winced and eventually had to receive strapping for his left ankle. Despite the obvious discomfor...