The All-India Senior Selection Committee, on Monday, introduced Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav as replacements for the Indian workforce which can start its five-match Test sequence in opposition to England on August 4.
The trio of all-rounder Washington Sundar, quick bowler Avesh Khan and opening batsman Shubman Gill have all been dominated attributable to accidents.
“Sundar had taken an injection on his right-hand bowling finger. However, his recovery will take longer than expected and he is not bowling-fit. He is ruled out of the remainder of the tour,” the BCCI revealed in a press release launched.
“Fast bowler Avesh Khan suffered a blow to his left thumb on Day 1 of the warm-up game. He was taken for an X-Ray and the result confirmed a fracture. A specialist was consulted for further management of his injury. He is ruled out of India’s Tour of England,” it added.
“Opening batsman Shubman Gill sustained a developing stress reaction on his left lower leg (shin) during the World Test Championship final. This was confirmed via an MRI scan. He is ruled out of the tour and has returned back to India,” it stated.
Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has recovered from COVID-19 with two unfavorable RT-PCR assessments. He has begun his preparations for the upcoming Test sequence after clearance from the BCCI Medical Team.
Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav more likely to be part of Indian workforce in England
Bowling coach B. Arun, Wriddhiman Saha and Abhimanyu Easwaran have additionally accomplished their self-isolation in London and have now joined Team India in Durham.
India squad: Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, KL Rahul, Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav
Standby gamers: Prasidh Krishna, Arzan Nagwaswalla