 "KL Rahul has failed to recover in time for India vs England fifth Test. Reuters")
KL Rahul has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test against England which will be played from 7 March, while Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested during the Ranchi Test, will join the team ahead of the Dharamsala Test. Rahul has not played for India since the opening match at Hyderabad due to pain in right quadriceps and is currently in London for treatment.
“The BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring him and coordinating with specialists in London for further management of his issue,” BCCI said in a statement.
“Jasprit Bumrah who was released from the squad for the 4th Test in Ranchi, will link-up with the squad in Dharamsala for the 5th Test.”
BCCI also announced that all-rounder Washington Sundar has been released from Test squad to play for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy semi-finals.
“Washington Sundar has been released from the squad. He will join Tamil Nadu – his Ranji Trophy side – for their Ranji Trophy Semi-final fixture against Mumbai, starting March 2nd, 2024. He will join the India squad after the completion of the domestic fixture for the fifth Test, if need be.”
The cricket board confirmed that Mohammed Shami recently underwent heel surgery and will complete his rehabilitation process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
“Mohd. Shami successfully underwent a surgery on 26th February, 2024 for his right heel problem. He is recovering well and will soon head to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru to commence his rehabilitation process.”
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