IND vs ENG test: injury shock for India? Indian Pacer Sports Tape on Bowling Hand | Cricket news
Team India hit the nets on Thursday, which was keen to bounce back from their narrow 22 runs at Lord’s, but freshly worried in the preparation session. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh injured his bowling during practice, linking India’s growing list of concerns before the fourth test in Manchester starting on July 23.Visitors already retreated 1-2 in the five-match series and win both the remaining tests to seal the series. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!However, the availability of Jaspreet Bumrah faces uncertainty. Ace fast bowler depicted in the first and third tests, but recalled the second as part of the workload management. Prior to the series, chief selector Ajit Agkar indicated that Bumrah would not play all five matches. The crisis of India’s injury does not end there. Wicketkeeper-boss Rishabh Pant injured his index finger during the stressful Lord’s struggle, although the limit of damage is not clear.
England, also, is facing a shock. Off-spinner Shoaib Bashir has been dropped from the remaining tests after fracturing his left small finger while fielding a powerful Ravindra Jadeja Drive at day 3 at Lord’s. The 21 -year -old managed to bowl in just 5.5 overs in the second innings of India, but claimed the final wicket of Mohammad Sirj to seal England’s memorable victory. The ECB confirmed that Bashir would undergo surgery later this week and the squad would be announced soon for the fourth test at Old Trafford starting on July 23. Liam Dawson has been brought as a replacement of Bashir.With the injuries with both teams, the upcoming manchester test promises to be a high pressure encounter. For India, the challenge is immense: removing fitness issues, reviving batting, and keeping your hopes alive in the series.
