India’s Injury Scares Before Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Players Who Missed Out And To Miss First Test – News18

Last Updated:November 17, 2024, 14:42 IST

Let’s have a look at India’s injury concerns ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy and also at those who are missing at least one Test.

Team India is leaving no stone unturned to prepare for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025, starting next week in Perth. The players are sweating it out in the nets and playing intra-squad simulation matches to acclimatise to the Australian conditions before heading into the first Test. But at the same time, injury scares seem to be plaguing the Indian camp.

The visitors have already missed out on the likes of Shami and Kuldeep Yadav due to injuries, while the fresh cases are only adding to India’s woes. With captain Rohit Sharma also opting out of the first Test following the birth of his second child, India look to be in a dire situation where finding the proper balance could be challenging.

Let’s have a look at India’s injury concerns ahead of the BGT and also at those who are missing at least one Test.

Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain became a father for the second time on Friday. He has been blessed with a baby boy and has decided to spend some time with his family. It has been learned that the BCCI has accepted his request. Rohit is expected to be ready for the second Test at Adelaide Oval on December 6.

Shubman Gill: The dashing batter has reportedly fractured his finger and will be missing the first Test in Perth. According to reports, Gill got hurt while fielding on the second day of the intra-squad match simulation. He was seen in considerable pain and immediately left the field for further scans, which revealed a fracture in his left thumb.

KL Rahul: The Karnataka batter suffered an injury scare during the visitors’ intra-squad match. He copped a blow to his right elbow from a rising ball from Prasidh Krishna and went off the field. However, it has been learned that the right-hand batter has resumed training in the nets. The exact nature of his injury and his current status are yet to be known.

Mohammad Shami: The ace Indian pacer has a bag full of tricks when it comes to bowling Down Under. But unfortunately, he couldn’t recover from the ankle injury that sidelined him right after India’s loss to Australia in last year’s ODI World Cup final at home. Though he is back on the field and recently played a Ranji Trophy game for Bengal, he is yet to get the go-ahead from the medical team to join his mates in Australia.

Kuldeep Yadav: After playing the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand, Kuldeep was benched for the next two games. Later, when the BCCI announced the squad for the Australia tour, it stated that the Chinaman bowler was unavailable for selection since he has been referred to the BCCI Centre of Excellence for the long-term resolution of his chronic left groin issue.