Both Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are on the injury bed for India at the moment, the BCCI has gone onto assert
When India’s playing 11 was announced against County XI, the set of players who walked out raised a few eyebrows. While the side was always envisioned to try out fresh faces owing to the nature of the encounter, the fact that both the captain and vice-captain skipped the affair left people quizzing over the reason.
Apart from Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ishant Sharma were also kept away. India meanwhile decided to field Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur whilst both Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar were seen appearing for County Select XI.
It has now been revealed that both Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane missed the three day warm-up affair owing to injury issues. The BCCI in an update has gone onto detail both the player’s reasons for being sidelined.
India vs County Select XI: Virat Kohli And Ajinkya Rahane Miss Due To Injury Issues
A stiff back is behind the reason for captain Virat Kohli skipping the event whilst vice-captain has swollen his left upper hamstring due to which he didn’t get the go ahead for the encounter. Both have received treatment for their predicament and are being monitored by the side’s medical team.
Rohit Sharma ended up captaining the Indian side in the absence of Virat Kohli meanwhile. India who ended up losing three early wickets managed to steady their ship which looked to be devoid for wind in its sails.
KL Rahul who was given a chance after Rishabh Pant was ruled out with an injury ended up scoring 77 for the side. He’s currently unbeaten with Ravindra Jadeja giving him company to take the Indian total to 191-4.
India will be looking to draw as much practice as they can from this contest in Durham ahead of its series against England as the side looks to stave a repeat of the WTC final against New Zealand.
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