Karun Nair Faces Injury Ahead of England Test Match

Karun Nair Injured

Indian cricket star Karun Nair has sustained an injury just before the first Test match against England, scheduled to begin on June 20. The injury occurred while he was facing fast bowler Prasidh Krishna during a practice session, resulting in a rib injury. Following the impact, Nair appeared to be in considerable discomfort. This match represents a significant opportunity for Nair, as it would mark his return to Test cricket since 2017. After being overlooked by selectors for some time, he has made a strong case for his inclusion in the national team through impressive performances in domestic cricket.

Injury Details

During the nets session, Prasidh Krishna bowled several bouncers, one of which struck Nair directly on his left ribs. India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, promptly called for medical assistance as Nair was visibly in pain. However, after a brief period, he managed to resume batting and was later seen engaging in a detailed technical discussion with batting coach Shitanshu Kotak.

Indian Team Composition

The Indian squad for the upcoming match includes: Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (vice-captain), Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Akashdeep, and Harshit Rana.

England Team Lineup

The England team features: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Ben Stokes (captain), Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethel, Sam Cook, and Jamie Overton.