Ind vs Aus: Umesh Yadav heads again to India, Natarajan added to Test squad

New Delhi: India pacer Umesh Yadav who limped off with tearing ache in his calf muscle on the third day of the Boxing Day Test in opposition to Australia on Monday left for India on Wednesday evening.
Speaking to ANI, sources within the know of developments within the Indian camp mentioned that the pacer will now take a look at recovering in time for the England collection.
“His scans came in and he will miss the third and fourth game. So, there was no point in holding him back and it is better that he returns to the country and undergoes rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). He left on Wednesday night,” the supply mentioned.

Asked how that locations the bowling unit, the supply mentioned, T Natarajan, who had an excellent run within the limited-overs collection may very well be added to the principle Test squad. “With limited options available, the team management can ask for Natarajan to be added to the squad,” the supply mentioned.
The quick bowler underwent scans after he complained of ache in his calf muscle whereas bowling on the third day on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Umesh limped over on finishing his follow-through throughout his fourth over following which he was taken again to the dressing room. India is already with out the companies of pacer Mohammad Shami because the pacer flew residence having fractured his hand.

While the workforce missed Umesh within the bowling line-up in Australia’s second innings, the Indians put up an excellent present to win the sport by eight wickets on the MCG. Despite main from the entrance, Ajinkya Rahane refused to take credit score for his Man of the Match present. Having hit the profitable run to seal the win on Tuesday, the batsman instantly pointed on the sensible present placed on by the workforce.
“Really proud of all the players. Played really well. Want to give credit to the debutants (Mohammed) Siraj and (Shubman) Gill, the character they showed after the Adelaide loss was great to see,” he mentioned within the post-match presentation.

Harping on the necessity to present character after being hammered within the pink-ball Test on the Adelaide Oval, Rahane mentioned: “Character was important for us, especially after losing Umesh in the second innings. That (five-bowler plan) worked well for us nicely. We were thinking of having an all-rounder and Jadeja has been brilliant for us.”
While Gill didn’t put the stands on hearth, he undoubtedly weathered the hearth thrown at him by the duo of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. And Rahane was fast to level out how the teen stood tall. He additionally praised Siraj for standing up and getting counted, particularly with India lacking Umesh within the second innings.
“Shubman, we all know his first-class career and in this game, he has shown the intent to play shots at this level. Has shown composure. Siraj has shown that he can bowl with discipline. It’s really difficult for debutants to bowl with discipline but that’s where I think the first-class experience comes in handy,” he pointed.