Jadeja and Rahul ruled out of second test in Vizag | INDvsENG

Xtra Time Web Desk: Indian cricket team were dealt a double blow ahead of the second Test match against England in Visakhapatnam, starting from Friday, February 2. Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and middle-order batter KL Rahul were both ruled out due to injuries. Jadeja injured his hamstring while taking a run on Day 4 of the first test match in Hyderabad. KL Rahul complained of a pain in right quadriceps.

The BCCI medical team will be monitoring the injuries of both the players. Both Jadeja and Rahul made useful contributions with the bat in the first innings of the Hyderabad test, scoring 87 and 86 runs respectively to see India post 436 runs.

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To address the void left by the injured duo, the selection committee made strategic additions to the squad. Talented batter from Mumbai Sarfaraz Khan, Uttar Pradesh left arm spinner Saurabh Kumar, and off-spinner Washington Sundar were brought in, all of whom had showcased their prowess in the ongoing series against England Lions as part of the India A side.

Sarfaraz Khan’s recent dazzling knock of 161 runs, featuring 18 fours and 5 sixes, added a much-needed spark to the squad. Saurabh Kumar, contributing significantly with a fifer in the second innings of the unofficial Test, further strengthened India’s prospects. The team hoped these reinforcements would fortify their lineup as they geared up for the crucial second Test starting on February 2.

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