India Facing Major Injury Scare Before WTC Final Against Australia
Just 24 hours before the start of the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Team India suffered a major injury scare as skipper Rohit Sharma was hit in the left thumb while batting in the nets. The Indian opener was then attended by the physio, after which he returned to the nets but didn’t continue. After a brief chat with head coach Rahul Dravid, Rohit left the session.
Indian Key Batsmen Skipped 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 were present and hit the nets. Ashwin especially focused more on his batting in the final practice session.
India Already Without Several Players Due To Injuries
India has been struggling with injuries before the start of the summit clash. The Men in Blue are already without pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer due to respective injuries and any further injuries would really dent their hopes of winning the WTC final.
Conclusion
India is currently facing a major injury scare ahead of the WTC final against Australia. While Rohit Sharma was hit in the left thumb while batting in the nets, several other key batsmen skipped the optional practice session. India is already without several players due to respective injuries and any further injuries would be a major setback for the team.