Ishant, Rahane, Jadeja injured and ruled out ahead of the 2nd Test

The spectators await a start at the Wankhede, but just as they wait an injury update has been rolled out by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Fast bowler Ishant Sharma dislocated his left little finger during the final day of the 1st Test match in Kanpur. He is thus ruled out of the 2nd Test in Mumbai. The BCCI Medical team will continue to monitor his progress.

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja suffered a right forearm injury during the 1st Test match in Kanpur. After undergoing scans, he was diagnosed with a swelling on his forearm. He has been advised rest and is thus ruled out of the 2nd Test in Mumbai.

Ajinkya Rahane sustained a minor left hamstring strain while fielding on the final day of the 1st Test match in Kanpur. Since he has not recovered completely, he has been ruled out of the 2nd Test in Mumbai. His progress will be closely monitored by the BCCI Medical team.

Rahane in? Rahane out? These was a point of discussion, but not anymore as the vice-captain of Team India has sustained a minor hamstring.

Virat Kohli’s return after a very much acquired break couldn’t have arrived in a more unenvious setting as he really wants to step the almost negligible difference among intense and reasonable in his determination calls when India take on New Zealand in the second and last Test at the downpour drenched Mumbai City from Friday.

After an enemy of climactic finish to the first Test where New Zealand got away with a draw opposing the Indian spinners on a lethargic turner, the host team under its regular skipper would unquestionably go for a slight rejig in the mix.