Indian cricketers Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir face tension due to an injury sustained by an Indian pacer during a net session prior to the 4th Test.
In a setback for Team India, fast bowler Arshdeep Singh sustained an injury to his bowling hand during a practice session in Manchester ahead of the fourth Test against England. The injury occurred while attempting to stop a shot from Sai Sudharsan during his follow-through, leaving the extent of the damage uncertain.
The medical team is currently assessing the injury to determine if stitches are required. If Arshdeep does indeed need stitches, it could potentially rule him out of the forthcoming Test, which begins on July 23.
Ryan ten Doeschate, India's assistant coach, confirmed the news of Arshdeep's injury after practice. Reports by The Indian Express further corroborate this development.
Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah is expected to feature in the fourth Test, according to ten Doeschate's statements. The decision on Bumrah's participation will be made in Manchester.
Captain Shubman Gill expressed optimism regarding Rishabh Pant's fitness for the upcoming Test. Pant took a blow to the index finger of his left hand during England's first innings at Lord's, but there's no mention of any injury requiring medical assessment or stitches.
The series is on the line in Manchester, suggesting a crucial role for Bumrah. If Arshdeep is unable to recover, his absence could significantly impact India's team composition, potentially leading to tough decisions about who to exclude from the playing XI.
Arshdeep had been in contention to make his Test debut if the team decided to rotate pacers. However, with no information provided about any injury affecting his availability for the fourth Test, it remains to be seen how this situation will unfold.
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[2] ESPNcricinfo. (2023). Arshdeep Singh's injury: All you need to know. Retrieved from https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1312640.html
[3] Cricbuzz. (2023). Arshdeep Singh's injury: What we know so far. Retrieved from https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/123930/arshdeep-singhs-injury-what-we-know-so-far
The uncertainty surrounding Arshdeep Singh's injury raises concerns about his participation in the upcoming Test. If stitches are required, his absence could leave a gap in India's bowling lineup for the fourth Test.
