India Faces Injury Concerns for Boxing Day Test Against Australia
Captain Rohit Sharma and opener KL Rahul sustain injuries during practice, raising questions about their fitness for the pivotal fourth Test.
- Rohit Sharma was struck on his left knee during a net session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground but is reportedly fit to play after receiving treatment from the team physio.
- KL Rahul suffered a blow to his right hand while batting in the nets and was seen receiving medical attention, with the team yet to confirm the severity of the injury.
- Rohit Sharma, struggling for batting form with only 19 runs in three innings this series, has been experimenting with a baseball bat in training to refine his technique.
- The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is tied 1-1, and the Boxing Day Test is critical for India's hopes of winning the series and securing a spot in the World Test Championship final.
- India's management faces challenges with both injuries and performance concerns, as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli aim to regain form while KL Rahul has been the team's most consistent batter in the series.