Cricket

Aus vs Ind 2020: Umesh Yadav ruled out of the last two Tests, T Natarajan added as replacement

 

India’s experienced fast bowler Umesh Yadav has been ruled out of the last two Test matches against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar trophy. Yadav could only bowl 3.3 overs in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test match and had to hobble off the field after he suffered a calf injury.

The fast bowler could not take any part in the match after suffering from the injury and thus India was left a bowler short. Yadav’s injury has added to the team’s woes as earlier Mohammed Shami was ruled out of a fractured arm in the first Test match. Shami was hit on his wrist by Pat Cummins in the second innings of the Adelaide Test.

Consequently, Shardul Thakur was named replacement for Shami. After the departure of Yadav, the Indian team has named T Natarajan as the replacement, who had earlier joined the squad as a net bowler.

Natarajan went on to make an impressive limited overs debut against Australia. The left-arm pacer had scalped two wickets on his ODI debut and he finished as the leading wicket-taker in the three-match T20I series as he snared six wickets.

Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj had replaced Mohammed Shami in the second Test match. Siraj was able to impress on his debut as he returned with figures of 5-77 and bowled with great discipline.

India also has Navdeep Saini in their squad, who is known for his express pace. Saini can be in line to make his Test debut but it is reported that Shardul Thakur could be given a chance in the third Test match.

The visitors were able to level the series as they made a roaring comeback to win the second Test by eight wickets. Ajinkya Rahane scored a fine century and the team came up with a collective team effort.

The third Test match will take place at Sydney Cricket Ground from January 7.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

“Never expected a very easy run” – Gautam Gambhir reflects on his tenure as coach after IND vs NZ 2024 Test series defeat

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that he never expected a very easy run… Read More

October 31, 2024

Probably has a lot to do with playing on flat wickets in T20 – Gautam Gambhir on decline of good defensive technique in Test cricket

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir feels T20 cricket has led to the downfall of a… Read More

October 31, 2024

India needs Mumbai Test win before Australia tour – Gautam Gambhir

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir feels the Rohit Sharma-led team desperately needs to win the… Read More

October 31, 2024

I cannot say just the batters have let us down – Gautam Gambhir feels everyone should take responsibility for series loss against New Zealand

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to blame the batters after the team’s 2-0 series… Read More

October 31, 2024

It was insane – Bronny James after scoring his first NBA bucket

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James was on cloud nine after he managed to score… Read More

October 31, 2024

I’m happy with my team’s performance: Mohun Bagan SG head coach Jose Molina after win against Hyderabad FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Jose Molina was delighted with the team’s performance after… Read More

October 31, 2024