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Prasidh Krishna Retires Hurt After Helmet Blow in India A–Australia A Match

His status for the upcoming West Indies Tests remains uncertain pending medical assessment.

Overview

  • Krishna was struck on the helmet by a Henry Thornton bouncer at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow late on Day 2.
  • He passed an initial on-field concussion check, continued briefly, then felt unwell and walked off before retiring hurt.
  • Yash Thakur entered as the designated concussion substitute, confirming Krishna took no further part in the match.
  • The incident came hours before India’s Test squad announcement for the West Indies series, with no official update on his selection.
  • Earlier, Krishna had figures of 1 for 76 from 17 overs and was 16 off 25 while partnering B Sai Sudharsan as India A slid to 127 for 7, with Australia A posting 420 helped by a 91-run last-wicket stand.