New Delhi (Nilesh Tiwari): Just a few days to the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Team India is facing a serious worry with an injury. Captain Rohit Sharma was, it was stated, knocked on the knee during an otherwise routine net session. According to sources, initially, the skipper had tried his best to carry on with batting despite the pain that it caused but eventually did need medical assistance.
Although the injury did not look very severe at first glance, Indian captain was spotted strapping his left knee while sitting on a chair with his cricket kit off. However, as the squad readies for the much-crucial MCG clash, the medical personnel would keep an eye on the injury with utmost care.
The rest of the Indian team was in the nets, where several players showed their skills. According to the *Times of India*, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep both did well, and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was bowling at full speed. Virat Kohli, who has been in poor form lately, practiced his technique against side-arm bowlers and spinners like Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja before the game.
His injury scare increases pressure on his form. There have been questions about the future of the captain in Test cricket because he hasn’t been playing at his best, especially batting at number six. Especially after India’s top spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, retired after the Brisbane Test, there has been conjecture that he would abandon the longer format in the coming months.
Fortunately, it has been reported that Rohit was doing all right and had recovered from the blow to the knee. Even though he would be kept under close watch, it looks like the injury is not a serious one and will not keep him away from playing in the next Test. As India is trying to win the series, Rohit Sharma’s fitness for the Melbourne Test will come under the spotlight.
