Rohit Sharma rule out of the second Test against Bangladesh. He is expected to play in India’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka, which begins on January 3.
India’s love affair with important player injuries extended. Skipper Rohit Sharma allegedly ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. According to Cricbuzz, the Indian captain, who missed the first Test due to a thumb injury, has been ruled out of the series decider. He will most likely play in India’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka next month.
During the just finished ODI series against Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma suffered a thumb injury while attempting a catch. He was injure while fielding in the first innings of the second ODI and brought to the hospital for scans. Things became worse for the Indian opener as he batted despite his discomfort.
He was ruled out of the series’ third and final ODI, as well as the Test series opener in Chattogram. Following India’s victory in the first Test, word came from the Indian camp that the management was unwilling to risk the skipper’s thumb, which is still stiff and hasn’t fully recovered. The management believes Rohit is ready to bat in the second Test, although he risks aggravating his injury while fielding.
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KL Rahul will continue to captain the team in the series finale against Bangladesh.
KL Rahul, Rohit’s opening partner and vice-captain, will remain as the stand-in skipper for the second Test in Dhaka, with India aiming for a clean sweep of the two-match series. Although there has been no official word on the key opener’s comeback, he is expect to play in India’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka, which begins on January 3.
Shubman Gill, who scored his first Test century in Chattogram, will take his position in the second Test. He’ll be looking for another productive appearance in the second Test to make a solid argument for his inclusion in the red-ball side.
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