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Team India has been hit hard by injuries on the ongoing England tour, with troubles compounding. After Rishabh Pant’s finger injury in the 3rd Test at Lord’s, another injury has been reported in the Indian squad. This time, a bowler - not Jasprit Bumrah - is injured. However, uncertainty about Bumrah’s status continues.
Arshdeep Singh, who was awaiting his chance in the tour, has incurred a cut on his bowling hand and will likely be ruled out for the 4th Test against England. The 26-year-old sustained the injury during a training session on Thursday. Arshdeep was reportedly hit by the ball while trying to stop a powerful strike by Sai Sudarshan on his follow-through. The player’s hand has been stitched, and he’s unlikely to be fit to play.
“He has stitches on his hand and is likely won’t be available for the fourth Test match, the Indian team will see if he is ready for the fifth Test or not,” as per The Indian Express.
Meanwhile, there is still uncertainty about Akash Deep’s availability due to a groin issue. Akash Deep didn’t bowl in a nets session held by the Indian team before heading to Manchester.
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India’s assistant coach confirms Arshdeep’s injury
Arshdeep Singh was not given a chance in the series, but he was in the reckoning to feature in the playing XI of the 4th Test.
India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate had said: “Arshdeep took a ball while he was bowling there, Sai hit a ball, and he tried to stop it, and it’s just a cut. So we have to see how bad the cut is. Obviously, the medical team have taken him off to see a doctor, and obviously, if he needs stitches or doesn’t need stitches, it’s going to be important to our planning for the next few days.”
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Must-win game for Team India
After ending the Lord’s Test on a losing note, Team India trails 1-2 in the series. The 4th Test, which will be the penultimate of the series, can bring India back on track and could also hand the hosts an unassailable lead. Hence, it is a must-win game for the visitors, and the need of the hour is for the management to pick the strongest XI.
It has been an enthralling affair so far, and one could assert that had India capitalised on some massive moments, then the score line could have hinted at an advantage towards India. Nonetheless, the team still carries the ability to bounce back and will have to come out all guns blazing at Old Trafford on July 23.
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