Xtra Time Web Desk: The inclusion of Rohit Sharma in the playing XI for third test will entirely depend on the Indian team management, cleared BCCI on Saturday. The experienced batsman has completed his rehabilitation process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and is now clinically fit. He has been rehabilitating and training at NCA since 19th November following a high-grade left hamstring injury suffered during the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The NCA medical Team was satisfied with the physical fitness of Rohit after assessing him on different metrics that tested his skills related to batting, fielding and running between the wickets. Rohit’s physical fitness has been satisfactory, however, he will be required to continue work on his endurance.
He has been given a detailed programme to follow for the duration of the two weeks he will be quarantined for. He will be reassessed by the Team India medical team post his quarantine to establish his fitness status and a call on his participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be taken accordingly.