Will Axar Patel Recover In Time For Cricket World Cup 2023? Report Provides Massive Injury Update | Cricket News

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah shall be obtainable for the third ODI towards Australia after being given a one-match break however all-rounder Axar Patel shall be given a couple of extra days to recuperate from his quadricep tear forward of the World Cup, BCCI sources stated on Monday. While Ravichandran Ashwin has achieved decently in his two outings, the group administration remains to be bullish in regards to the health of Axar, the left-arm spin bowling all-rounder. “The team management wants to give Axar full chance of recovery. His forearm and finger bruises have healed but may be in another few days, he would get fit for World Cup. India’s first match is on September 8 and hence there is time.

“As far as Ashwin is anxious, we now know that he’s match match and in rhythm. If Axar cannot make it, Ashwin walks in,” a BCCI source privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

The final squad announcement is on September 27 and it is understood that Axar still remains the team management’s top choice for the reserve spinner’s slot ahead of the Tamil Nadu veteran.

It is understood that young batting star Shubhman Gill and bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur have been given a few days rest ahead of the third ODI in Rajkot on Wednesday.

“As per rotation coverage of the group, Bumrah, who was given a few days off to clean up is again together with skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav. Gill, who has been enjoying constantly will get to chill his heels for 3-4 days together with Shardul Thakur,” the source added.

Ruturaj, Mukesh released for Asian Games

India’s Asian Games cricket team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who played the first two ODIs, have been released from the squad as he will link up with the Hangzhou-bound outfit. Also released is pacer Mukesh Kumar, who came as cover for Bumrah, who was given a break.

It is understood that Washington Sundar is also suppose to leave on the evening of the game or day after.

While the Indian World Cup-bound team won’t have any travelling net bowlers, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Mukesh Kumar will be summoned as and when required.