India waits on Gautam Gambhir’s fitness – Cricket News Update
Indian opening batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Gambhir-c1447, has undergone MRI scans due to an injury suffered in the fourth npower test match at the Oval. His availability for the limited overs leg of the tour is depending upon he results of the scans.
On the second day of the match, when attempting to catch http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806, Gambhir fell back and was injured.
He was immediately rushed to a local hospital with a minor concussion, and could not bat in his usual opening position.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229 was pushed up the order in place of Gambhir, where the veteran carried his bat through the innings, making a commendable century.
However, the left-hander did come on later in both innings, but could not make any substantial contribution.
In the first innings the 29-year-old walked in at No.9, making 10, occupying the crease for 67 minutes.
India were asked to follow on, where Gambhir became Graeme Swann’s fifth wicket of the match. He made three, and got out trying to hit the spinner over the cover region, only to edge the ball to the point fielder.
On Tuesday, the player went for an MRI scan in order to determine whether he will be available for the upcoming limited over Internationals.
Team Manager, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nandlal-Shivlal-Yadav-c78587 said, "Gambhir went for his MRI scan and we are expected to get his report late in the evening."
He will be crucial to his side after his fellow opener, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Sehwag-c2739, is a definite absentee from the squad due to a shoulder injiry, which has been troubling the explosive batsman for quite some time.
After an unsuccessful Test campaign, Yadav is confident that the team will bounce back and turn the corners.
"These guys are professionals and they will come back strongly in the one-dayers. It's a different format altogether." The manager added, "We have optional nets on Wednesday and on Thursday, the entire team will be back for a full-fledged session."
It has been a stop start summer for the left-hander, whose form has suffered due to injuries. One could argue that it will be better for the player to sit out the One day Internationals and fully recover, since http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 have many crucial series coming up.
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