Star wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan has been included in India’s squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia, scheduled to be held in England from June 7-11, as a replacement for the injured KL Rahul. Rahul suffered an injury to his right upper thigh while fielding during the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Supergiants and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 1 May. National Cricket Academy for the same. He has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, the BCCI said in a release.
“The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Ishan Kishan as KL Rahul’s replacement.” Kishan and KS Bharath are the two wicketkeepers in the team.
There are other injury concerns in the team as well and the BCCI has included three standby players – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mukesh Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav in the squad. The Indian Cricket Board said that there is uncertainty regarding the availability of two key fast bowlers Jaydev Unadkat and Umesh Yadav.
“Jaidev Unadkat sustained a left shoulder injury after tripping over the side rope while bowling in the nets. A specialist consultation has been sought and the left-arm pacer is currently at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru seeking strength and rehabilitation for his shoulder.” Undergoing a rehab session, a decision on his participation in the WTC final will be taken later.
“Umesh Yadav suffered a minor left hamstring injury during Match 36 of the Tata IPL 2023 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 26. The pacer is currently under the supervision of the KKR medical team and is recovering at a low intensity. bowling as part of his rehab process. The BCCI medical team is in regular touch with the KKR medical team and is closely monitoring Umesh’s progress.
India’s squad for WTC final: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mo. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Kishan (wk).
Standby Player: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mukesh Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav.
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