India Receives Injury Scare Ahead of WTC Final
Just a day before the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, Team India got a major injury scare. Indian captain Rohit Sharma was hit in the left thumb while batting in the nets. He was then attended by the physio and returned to the nets, but after a brief chat with head coach Rahul Dravid, decided to leave the session.
Key Players Missing Practice Session
The extent of the injury is yet to be revealed and no official statement has been made. Notably, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and other key batters skipped the optional practice session, but Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Umesh Yadav turned up and hit the nets. Ashwin especially focused more on his batting in the final practice session.
India Already Missing Key Players
India is already dealing with injuries ahead of the summit clash, with Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer out due to respective injuries. Any further injuries could really hurt India’s chances.
Conclusion
India’s injury scare ahead of the WTC final against Australia is a cause for concern. With key players already out, any further injuries could really impact India’s performance in the final.