Chennai
The second match of the five-match T20 series between India and England will be played on Saturday, January 25 in Chennai. However, before this important match, a worrying news has emerged for Team India. According to media reports, young opener Abhishek Sharma Got injured during practice.
At present, it is not clear whether he will be available for the second match or not. If Abhishek Sharma is out of this match, it will be a big blow for the Indian team, because he had given the team a spectacular victory by playing explosive innings in the first match.
According to media reports, Abhishek Sharma got injured during fielding practice on Friday. While trying to take the catch, he twisted his ankle, after which the team physiotherapist immediately checked him. Due to injury, he returned to the dressing room and during this time he was also seen limping. After the injury, Abhishek did not bat in the nets and spent time with the physiotherapist for about half an hour in the dressing room. Because of this, the possibility of him being out of the second T20 match has increased. However, no official statement has come from BCCI on this yet.
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive performance in the first T20
Abhishek Sharma had shown tremendous batting performance in the first T20 match played against England in Kolkata. He scored a half-century in just 20 balls and scored 79 runs in 34 balls. In this explosive innings he hit 5 fours and 8 sixes. On the basis of his explosive batting, the Indian team achieved the target of 132 runs in just 12.5 overs.
Now, if Abhishek Sharma is out of the second T20 due to injury, it will be a big blow for the Indian team. His absence may affect the team combination.
These players may get a chance
If Abhishek Sharma is out of this match, then Dhruv Jurel or Washington Sundar can be included in the playing eleven in his place. Now it will be interesting to see whether he is able to get fit in time or not.