India have an damage concern on the eve of their second T20I in opposition to England at MA Chidambaram Stadium as Abhishek Sharma has reportedly twisted his ankle in the course of the coaching session.
India defeated England within the first T20I at Eden Gardens, Kolkata after Abhishek’s 79 from 34 balls, helped the group gun down a mediocre whole of 133 in opposition to the Three Lions. Whereas he was not adjudged because the Participant of the Match, Abhishek’s knock was pivotal in India profitable the sport.
As per a report in PTI, Abhishek twisted his ankle whereas doing catching drills within the internet session on Friday. He was checked by the group physiotherapist on the sphere earlier than the opening batter returned to the dressing room to relaxation. Notably, the report provides that the 24-year-old opener was additionally seen limping a bit whereas strolling his technique to the dressing room.
Abhishek did not come out to bat. He was with the group physio for greater than half an hour within the dressing room. Nonetheless, there isn’t any affirmation on the extent of his damage and whether or not he’s out of any of the additional video games within the ongoing five-match sequence.
If he isn’t within the Enjoying XI for the second sport, the hosts can go along with both of Washington Sundar or Dhruv Jurel as these are the one ones who’re recognised batters. The group would then should make adjustments to the Enjoying XI and discipline both of captain Suryakumar Yadav or Tilak Varma to open alongside Sanju Samson.
India defeated England within the first T20I with ease with their bowlers – notably Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy – establishing the win. Arshdeep did the early injury as he picked two wickets in his opening two overs earlier than Chakravarthy got here to the occasion and eliminated the English center order that didn’t learn his googlies.
Chakravarthy picked 3/23 in his 4 overs and was adjudged the Participant of the Match, pipping Arshdeep and Abhishek for the award.
Within the run-chase, Abhishek led India’s cost. He unleased his strokes and slammed eight sixes, probably the most by an Indian in an innings in opposition to England. He was seeking to end the sport rapidly however perished in an try and go massive when his group wanted solely eight runs. Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya closed the sport as they made unbeaten scores of 19 and three, respectively.