India Receives Major Injury Scare Ahead Of WTC Final
Just a day before the start of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, Team India received a major injury scare. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was hit in the left thumb while batting in the nets. The opener was then attended by the physio and after a brief chat with head coach Rahul Dravid, he left the session without continuing.
Key Batsmen Miss Optional Practice Session
The extent of the injury has not been revealed and no official statement has been made yet. Notably, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and other key batters skipped the optional practice session, however, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Umesh Yadav hit the nets. Ashwin focused more on his batting in the final practice session.
Team India Already Struggling With Injuries
India has been facing an uphill battle with injuries before the start of the summit clash. The Men in Blue are already without their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, star batsman Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer due to respective injuries and any further injuries would be a major blow to their chances.
Conclusion
The news of Rohit Sharma’s injury has caused a major concern for Team India as they prepare for the WTC final. With several key players already out due to injury, any further injuries would be detrimental to India’s hopes of victory. The extent of the injury is yet to be revealed and the team will be hoping for a speedy recovery.