India Receives Injury Scare Ahead of WTC Final
Team India was dealt a major blow just one day before the commencement of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. Indian captain Rohit Sharma was hit in the left thumb while batting in the nets. The opener was then tended to by the physio, and after a brief discussion with head coach Rahul Dravid, he left the session.
Injuries Affecting Indian Team
The severity of the injury is yet to be determined and no official statement has been released. Interestingly, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and other key batters were absent from the optional practice session, yet Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Umesh Yadav still showed up and hit the nets. Ashwin focused more on his batting in the final practice session.
It is worth noting that India has been going through an injury crisis prior to the summit clash. The Men in Blue are already without the services of Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer due to their respective injuries and any additional injuries could really dent their chances.
Conclusion
The injury to Rohit Sharma has caused a great deal of concern for India ahead of the WTC final. With the team already missing some key players due to injury, any further setbacks could be detrimental to their chances of success. The extent of Sharma’s injury is yet to be revealed and the Indian team will be hoping for a positive outcome.