ENG vs IND: Another injury scare for India? Gurnoor Brar taken off in 1st ODI
India suffered another injury scare during the first ODI against England after fast bowler Gurnoor Brar limped off the field while attempting to bowl his final over. The right-arm pacer had earlier sparked England's collapse with two quick wickets.
India's injury troubles threatened to worsen yet again after fast bowler Gurnoor Brar was forced off the field during the closing stages of the first ODI against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14.
Playing his first-ever international match in England, Gurnoor had produced one of the standout spells of the innings. However, at the fag end of the innings, he pulled up just before attempting to bowl his final over. The right-arm seamer appeared to feel discomfort at the end of his run-up in the 48th over and immediately signalled towards the dressing room.
The Indian physio rushed onto the field and spent several minutes stretching Gurnoor's calves and hamstring. However, the pacer was unable to continue and walked off the ground, with Axar Patel completing the remainder of the over. There was no immediate update from the Indian team on the extent of the injury.
England vs India, 1st ODI: Live Updates
The sight of another fast bowler leaving the field will worry the Indian team management, especially given the number of injuries they have dealt with in recent weeks. Harshit Rana has already been ruled out of the remainder of the England tour after suffering a hamstring injury during the T20I series, while all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy are also unavailable.
India have also seen several seemingly minor injuries snowball into lengthy layoffs over the past year, making Gurnoor's fitness another issue the team will closely monitor ahead of the remaining two ODIs.
GURNOOR BRAR'S SPELL vs ENGLAND
Before his unfortunate exit, Gurnoor had enjoyed a memorable outing with the ball on English soil.
England had raced to 61 without loss after opting to bat, but the right-arm pacer triggered the collapse that swung the game in India's favour. After conceding boundaries in his opening overs, Gurnoor adjusted his length brilliantly and struck twice in the space of three deliveries.
He first cramped Jacob Bethell for room with a rising delivery that resulted in a catch in the deep before removing the dangerous Ben Duckett with another ball that climbed awkwardly off the surface. Duckett's dismissal was made even better by a superb running catch from Jasprit Bumrah near the third-man boundary.
The twin strikes opened the floodgates as England slumped from 61 without loss to 107 for 6. Jasprit Bumrah, returning after a six-week break, and Prasidh Krishna then piled on the pressure with wickets at regular intervals.
England eventually recovered through a fighting 121-run partnership between Joe Root and Liam Dawson for the seventh wicket. Root made a composed 76, while Dawson registered a career-best 68, helping England recover from the brink and post 258.
Gurnoor finished with figures of 2 for 61 from nine overs, but India's attention will now be firmly on his fitness after another worrying injury scare during a tour that has already tested the squad's depth.
India's injury troubles threatened to worsen yet again after fast bowler Gurnoor Brar was forced off the field during the closing stages of the first ODI against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14.
Playing his first-ever international match in England, Gurnoor had produced one of the standout spells of the innings. However, at the fag end of the innings, he pulled up just before attempting to bowl his final over. The right-arm seamer appeared to feel discomfort at the end of his run-up in the 48th over and immediately signalled towards the dressing room.
The Indian physio rushed onto the field and spent several minutes stretching Gurnoor's calves and hamstring. However, the pacer was unable to continue and walked off the ground, with Axar Patel completing the remainder of the over. There was no immediate update from the Indian team on the extent of the injury.
England vs India, 1st ODI: Live Updates
The sight of another fast bowler leaving the field will worry the Indian team management, especially given the number of injuries they have dealt with in recent weeks. Harshit Rana has already been ruled out of the remainder of the England tour after suffering a hamstring injury during the T20I series, while all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy are also unavailable.
India have also seen several seemingly minor injuries snowball into lengthy layoffs over the past year, making Gurnoor's fitness another issue the team will closely monitor ahead of the remaining two ODIs.
GURNOOR BRAR'S SPELL vs ENGLAND
Before his unfortunate exit, Gurnoor had enjoyed a memorable outing with the ball on English soil.
England had raced to 61 without loss after opting to bat, but the right-arm pacer triggered the collapse that swung the game in India's favour. After conceding boundaries in his opening overs, Gurnoor adjusted his length brilliantly and struck twice in the space of three deliveries.
He first cramped Jacob Bethell for room with a rising delivery that resulted in a catch in the deep before removing the dangerous Ben Duckett with another ball that climbed awkwardly off the surface. Duckett's dismissal was made even better by a superb running catch from Jasprit Bumrah near the third-man boundary.
The twin strikes opened the floodgates as England slumped from 61 without loss to 107 for 6. Jasprit Bumrah, returning after a six-week break, and Prasidh Krishna then piled on the pressure with wickets at regular intervals.
England eventually recovered through a fighting 121-run partnership between Joe Root and Liam Dawson for the seventh wicket. Root made a composed 76, while Dawson registered a career-best 68, helping England recover from the brink and post 258.
Gurnoor finished with figures of 2 for 61 from nine overs, but India's attention will now be firmly on his fitness after another worrying injury scare during a tour that has already tested the squad's depth.
