The Indian men’s cricket team received a scare when Rohit Sharma sustained an injury during practice prior to the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in London. During a net session, Rohit was struck on his left thumb, prompting immediate attention from Team India physio Kamalesh Jain. After receiving some treatment and putting his gloves back on, Rohit initially returned to the nets but quickly decided to withdraw.
K Shriniwas Rao, the News18 Group Editor Sports present at The Oval, reported that Rohit did not resume practice as the Indian team was wrapping up their session. The extent of Rohit’s injury will be assessed again when the team returns to the hotel, but it is expected that he will be able to play in the match.
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India is already grappling with the absence of key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant for this crucial clash. Bumrah last played international cricket in September 2022 before being sidelined due to back pain, forcing him to miss the series against South Africa and the T20 World Cup.
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Rohit Sharma was hit on his left thumb while batting in the nets and came out immediately.
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Despite being named in India’s squad for a home ODI series against Sri Lanka in January, Bumrah has been ruled out once again and also missed the entire IPL 2023. Rishabh Pant, the talented wicketkeeper-batsman, suffered a serious car accident in December of the previous year, resulting in head, knee, and shin injuries that required over a month of hospitalization.
While Pant has been steadily recovering and has even attended some IPL 2023 matches, his return to the field remains uncertain. Despite the potential setback caused by Rohit’s injury, the Indian captain expressed his determination to win the championship during a pre-match press conference.
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Rohit Sharma acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead in the next five days but emphasized that winning the championship would not be an easy feat. The Indian team will anxiously await updates on Rohit Sharma’s injury and hope that the absence of key players does not hinder their chances in the WTC final against Australia.
