India’s premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin suffered a minor hand injury and as a precautionary measure did not not take field on the second day of the ongoing three-day practice game against Essex on Thursday.
Ashwin was hit on the right hand during a net session this morning. To avoid any further damage, Ashwin decided not to bowl, bat or field.
READ| Rashid recalled to England squad for first India Test
The Indian team management said that the physio has taken a look and deduced that it was only a minor injury.
Ashwin later bowled in the nets during the lunch break.
India was all out for 395 in 100.2 overs with Dinesh Karthik top-scoring for the visitor with 82.
The first Test begins in Birmingham on August 1 and spinners are likely to play a key role, considering the hot conditions, suitable for Indian bowlers.
Comments
Follow Us
SHARE