The England tour for Indian all -rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy may end premature time. He suffered a knee injury during training in the gym, and the scan has confirmed the ligament damage. According to Espncricinfo, the injury occurred on Sunday when Reddy was training in the gym. This development has given another blow to the preparations for India’s fourth Test.
Fast bowlers are already injured
Along with the injury of Reddy, fast bowlers Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh are also struggling with fitness problems, which has made their participation in the fourth Test doubtful. Due to this, Haryana fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has been included as a cover in the team.
There is also a workload pressure on Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah, who has been planned to play only three Tests due to workload management, has played the first and third Tests. Now the team management is considering to take Bumrah in the fourth Test, especially when there is a difference of eight days between the third and fourth Tests.
Reddy’s performance and possibilities
Reddy did not play the first Test in Leeds, but got a chance in Birmingham and Lords. His performance in Birmingham faded. Scored a total of 2 runs and did not take any wicket in 6 overs. At the same time, in the Lord’s Test, he dismissed both England openers in the same over, and in the second innings also again dismissed Zack Croly. He scored 30 and 13 runs with the bat.
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Dhruv Jurael’s entry possible
If Rishabh Pant, who is struggling with a finger injury, plays as a specialist batsman, Dhruv Jurael can get a chance as a wicketkeeper. In such a situation, there was a possibility of selection between Jurael and Reddy, but Reddy’s injury has cleared the picture.
Shardul Thakur’s return possible
India has so far fed seam-balling all-rounders in all Tests. Shardul Thakur played in the first Test, and Reddy in the next two. If Reddy remains unavailable, Shardul Thakur’s return is likely. India is currently trailing 1-2 in the 5-match series, and the fourth Test will be played in Old Trafford, Manchester from July 23.
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