Big blow for Team India! After Rohit Sharma, this player ruled out of 2nd Test against Bangladesh
Cricket | December 20, 2022 15:14 ISTRohit Sharma had sustained an injury during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Rohit Sharma had sustained an injury during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
India A vs New Zealand A: Navdeep Saini sustained a groin injury in a Duleep Trophy semifinal match and has been ruled out from the three match ODI series against New Zealand A.
The 29-year-old pacer made his India debut in 2019 and has played all formats of the game on the national side. The reputed county side lavished praises on the Indian pacer on their website and expressed how much they are expecting from this association.
Yadav was named as a like-for-like replacement for Sundar while Saini was included as a back-up for pacer Mohammed Siraj, who has been recuperating from a hamstring injury sustained in the 2nd Test.
Saini, who did not bowl a single over in the game, was taken off the field in the penultimate over of the Sri Lanka innings, when he fell on his left shoulder.
As many as 11 players, including Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini and Mohammed Siraj, began their training under the guidance of Mike Hesson, director of cricket operations and head coach Simon Katich.
Saini, who finally made his Test debut in the Australia series after years of wait, said he risked aggravating his injury by bowling in the second innings.
Navdeep Saini has added to India's injury woes as the pacer has complained of pain in the groin during Day 1 of the fourth Test against Australia in Brisbane.
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Australia have put up 166/2 on Day 1 of the rain-marred encounter.
Navdeep Saini picked up his maiden Test wicket as he dismissed fellow debutant Will Pucovski on 62.
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While Shardul Thakur and T Natarajan are also in contention, Nehra feels the selection of Saini for the Sydney Test, starting Thursday, is a no-brainer if one goes by pure cricketing logic.
They have been placed into isolation for potential breach of COVID-19 protocols after a video went viral on social media where they were spotted having food at a restaurant in Melbourne.
The legendary cricketer feels if injured Shami doesn’t recover in time, then Ishant Sharma must be sent to Australia immediately as Navdeep was unimpressive in the warm-up game.
Indian coach Ravi Shastri said Indian fast bowling quality gives them an edge over Australia; Calling the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav and Navdeep Saini his fabulous five.
Indian pacer Navdeep Saini is celebrating his 28th birthday today.
SRH need to win both their remaining games to stand a chance to make it to the playoffs. RCB need to win only one of their remaining games to make the playoffs.
Saini had incurred the injury during the CSK game while trying to stop the ball off his own bowling in the last ball of the 18th over. He had left the field immediately.
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