Warwickshire County Cricket Club on Monday (August 22) confirmed that Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya will be returning home after picking up a groin injury during their match against Nottinghamshire in the Royal London Cup.

Krunal was roped in by the county team last month to play a part in the 50-over competition. He sustained the injury on August 17 while batting and didn't return to the field during Nottinghamshire’s innings.

Pandya was also not part of Warwickshire’s playing XI for Sunday’s (August 21) clash against Durham.

Now, Warwickshire has issued a statement, saying that the all-rounder is likely to miss three weeks of action and won’t be available for selection should the team reach the knockout stages.

"Following consultation with doctors, Pandya is likely to miss three weeks and therefore wouldn’t be available for selection should the Bears reach the knockout stages," read the statement.

Warwickshire's Director Of Cricket, Paul Farbrace, was disappointed on losing Krunal Pandya for the rest of the tournament and extended his best wishes to the all-rounder.

“It’s frustrating to lose Krunal for the remainder of the tournament, but he leaves the club with our very best wishes.

“Krunal was an excellent role model around the group and I’m sure the younger members of the squad will have learnt a lot from him on and off the pitch.

“Due to the short turnaround, we won’t be signing a replacement. However, I’m incredibly excited to see our squad build on Sunday’s excellent win over Durham,” said Farbrace.