Ravindra Jadeja Doubtful for IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2024 in Visakhapatnam Due to Hamstring Niggle
The all-rounder, who was the top scorer in India's first innings with 87 and also took five wickets across two innings, might have snapped a hamstring muscle as he immediately felt the area trying to go for a quick single. The India vs England 2nd Test 2024 will start from February 2.
England skipper Ben Stokes' direct hit to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja wasn't just the turning point of the first Test but could also be one that decides the course of the series as India's No 1 all-rounder across formats was seen struggling with a hamstring niggle. Jadeja, who was the top scorer in India's first innings with 87 and also took five wickets across two innings, might have snapped a hamstring muscle as he immediately felt the area trying to go for a quick single. He didn't look comfortable and head coach Rahul Dravid wasn't forthcoming about the extent of the damage. ‘Disappointed’ Indian Fans React After India Lose to England by 28 Runs in 1st Test of Five-Match Series.
"We'll see. I honestly haven't had a chance to speak to the physio as yet. Once I get back, I'll speak to him and see what it is about," Dravid said at the post-match media conference. The extent of the hamstring injury decides the duration of lay-off but even if it is not a tear and just merely strain, it still might be advisable to give him rest for a week if not more. Ben Stokes Produces Sensational Direct-Hit To Run Out Ravindra Jadeja During IND vs ENG 1st Test 2024 (Watch Video).
The turnaround between first and second Test is a very short one just four days as it starts on February 2 at Visakhapatnam. It is still not clear whether Jadeja will travel with the team to Vizag or head to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Jadeja had also missed out on a Test match last month in South Africa when he developed back spasms on the morning of the first Test in Centurion.
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