Rohit Sharma shall not return for the 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka, starting December 22. The Indian skipper dislocated his left thumb during the 2nd ODI in Dhaka, forcing him to leave the field immediately. He had to fly back home and was eventually ruled out of the 3rd ODI followed by the first Test, both held in Chattogram.
It was learned that Rohit would regain fitness ahead of the 2nd Test and was likely to be available for selection. However, he has reportedly been ruled out. In his absence, vice-captain KL Rahul, who led the team in Rohit’s absence, will continue to do the job.
According to a Cricbuzz report, Rohit’s thumb hasn’t fully recovered which will hold him back from participating in the second Test. He seems to be suffering a bit of stiffness and since the team has several important assignments ahead, the management has decided not to risk the captain at this moment.
The report further stated that Rohit is currently in Mumbai and would have managed to bat but doubts loom over his fielding. The medical team feels that the injury could get serious if it gets hit again while fielding. However, the Indian skipper, in all likelihood, will be back in action for the bilateral series against Sri Lanka at home, starting January 3.
Earlier, on Sunday, India defeated Bangladesh by a huge margin of 188 runs in the first Test, going up 1-0 in the 2-match series. Kuldeep Yadav, who returned to the Indian Test set-up after 22 months, ended up with an 8-wicket match haul, including his career-best bowling figures – 5 for 40 in 16 overs. In the batting front, KL Rahul notched up his maiden Test hundred while veteran Cheteshwar Pujara scored his fastest Test ton, off 130 deliveries.
Stand-in skipper KL Rahul was elated over the victory, terming it a complete performance, saying the team did well in all departments and played as a unit.
“Everything stood out. We batted really well, and bowled really well. In fielding also, we took most of the catches that came our way. That is the way you win Test matches. Only one or two people cannot win matches, this is for all formats,” he said.
“Kuldeep (Yadav), (Mohammed) Siraj bowled really well in the first innings (of Bangladesh) but others supported them well. In the second innings, Axar (Patel) bowled really well but Kuldeep and Ash (R Ashwin) kept the pressure on. Umesh (Yadav) and Siraj bowled some really good spells, kept it tight and beat the bat many times but were unlucky.
“Everybody did well and this was what we wanted to do as a team. The guys who performed well in particular also got support from others. Those who are supporting are also important.”
(With Agency Inputs)
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