On Thursday, the young Indian protege, Prithvi Shaw missed the practice session due to a swelling on his left foot in Christchurch. His injury has definitely increased the Indian team management’s worries ahead of the second Test against New Zealand beginning on Saturday in Christchurch.

According to sources, Shaw will undergo a blood test on Thursday to determine the reason for the swelling. In case the medical report is favorable, the final call will be taken during Friday’s practice session on his availability for the second Test. If Shaw is not comfortable while batting, he will be missing the second Test. Shubman Gill had a good net session on Thursday and it is expected that he would be asked to open the innings alongside Mayank Agarwal if Prithvi fails to be fit for the game. 

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During the practice sessions on Thursday, head coach Ravi Shastri was seen paying extra attention to Gill’s session.  At one point, Shastri walked up to Gill and was seen giving some technical inputs about footwork to Gill and how he can keep a check on his uppish drives. The Indian team management is hopeful that the swelling will not be a severe concern to Shaw.

The Mumbai opener didn’t even take part in the customary warm-up session where the Indian cricketers had a good time playing touch rugby.  Shaw had a poor outing in the first Test in Wellington, getting dismissed cheaply in both the innings.

Tim Southee got him for 16 with an unplayable delivery in the first innings, and he also found Trent Boult’s short ball challenging to negotiate when he was on 14 in the second essay.

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The Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, has already said that he has confidence in Shaw’s ability to come good because of his destructive ability and will undoubtedly play him if he is fit.