The concern of India’s injury on 2 of the ongoing third Test against England at Lord’s became deep as substitute wicketkeeper Dhruv Juril participated in pain after intensifying his fingers, which caused concern in the touring camp.
Rishabh Pant was sidelined due to a shock to his left index finger on day 1, Dhruv Jurlel captured the duties of keeping, but unfortunately killed for the Indian cricket team.
Watch: Dhruv Juraral was injured after Rishabh Pant in Prabhu’s test
Nitish Kumar Reddy performed the final delivery before the lunch break on day 2, and scared rapidly and defeated the edge of England player Bridan Cars at Lord’s.
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The ball strangely dipped and jumped in front of the jurall, killing his fingers. The young wicketkeeper won and immediately grabbed his hand in inconvenience.
Time could not be worse for India, as Jurall’s injury has worried the fans and the Indian team management, there is no clear update to whether he will return to the field on 2 days.
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Return of Dhruv Jurall uncertain after lunch
This is not the first time that Dhruv Juraral has stepped as a backup wicketkeeper for India. The young wicketkeeper has been with the Test Squad on the tour and when he was called, he agreed. On day 1, Rishabh Pant was excluded from the ground due to a finger injury. However, it remains to be seen whether he will return after lunch break.
On the other hand, Rishabh Pant’s injury remains a major concern for India, seeing his dual role as wicketkeeper and vice-captain. There is no official update on whether it will affect their participation in the rest of the Lord. The Indian camp will expect pants as a batsman.
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Jamie Smith and Bridan Cars Fightback damaged India at Lord’s
Meanwhile, day 2 at Lord’s started on a strong note for India as Jasprit Bumrah hit gold in a fierce magic. He bowled Ben Stokes with a beauty for the first 44 and then removed Joe Root (104) and Chris Woakes (0) in the same over, putting India under full control.
Root had brought out another century against India, but his stay did not last long, but after changing the ball, the match took a surprising turn, as things started getting away from the side of the tour. Indian players, especially Captain Shubman Gill and Mohammad Siraj, were not happy with the new ball, and they showed disappointment on the umpires.
Jamie Smith, who was dropped to just 5, took the most advantage of his lifeline and went to another half -century score. Bridan Cars also scored an unbeaten 33 against India.
Bridan Cars and Smith stitched a solid 82-run partnership and gradually pulled England back into the game, which removed India’s initial profit. Cars and Smith will resume the innings after lunch break as England posted 353/7 against India.