KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja Ruled Out Of 2nd IND vs ENG Test, Sarfaraz Khan, and 2 Others Added to Squad
Ravindra Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury whereas KL Rahul complained of a right quadriceps pain
Team India has suffered a big blow ahead of their second test against England, with two players, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, ruled out due to injuries.
While Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury during play on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad, KL Rahul complained of a right quadriceps pain.
Here’s what the BCCI said in a statement:
“Mr. Ravindra Jadeja and Mr. KL Rahul have been ruled out of the second IDFC First Bank Test against England in Vizag, starting February 02, 2024. Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury during play on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad while Rahul complained of a right quadriceps pain. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring the progress of the duo.”
Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar, and Washington Sundar have been added to India’s squad for the second Test, with India trailing 0-1 in the five-match series after suffering a 28-run defeat in the series-opener in Hyderabad on Sunday.
“The Men’s Selection Committee have added Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar and Washington Sundar to India’s squad,” the statement added.
India’s updated Squad for 2nd Test vs England:
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar.
