Harshal Patel is unavailable for selection until the third T20I. Harshal Patel has not played for England since the T20Is.
The West Indies and India are currently playing a five-match T20I series. On Monday (August 1), the two teams faced off in the second game of the series in St Kitts. Even before the game began, it in the news for being delay twice due to delays in the teams’ luggage arrival. The match supposed to begin at 8 p.m. IST but instead began at 11 p.m. IST. The hosts won the toss and chose to bowl first, despite the fact that India was missing their T20 specialist bowler Harshal Patel.
Despite having an extra pacer in the squad, Rohit Sharma stated that the visitors chose Avesh Khan. Many were perplexed by Harshal Patel’s omission. Despite the fact that he is now one of India’s first-choice bowlers in T20Is. However, the BCCI has now issued an update, stating that the pacer is currently suffering from a rib injury.
He will also be unavailable for selection for the third T20I on Tuesday, according to the board (August 2). “Harshal Patel has a rib injury and will be unable to play in the second and third T20Is. ” “He is being monitored by the BCCI medical team. ” The BCCI said in a tweet.
In the second T20I, India will be without Ravi Bishnoi.
Meanwhile, India decided to rest leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi for the second T20I against the West Indies in order to accommodate Avesh Khan. It was unfortunate, according to Rohit Sharma, and the decision made solely based on the conditions available at the venue. “Bishnoi is out, and Avesh Khan takes his place.” It’s unfortunate that he won’t be able to participate, but “from a team standpoint, we’re doing everything we can.”
Additionally, Rohit explained the team’s decision to open the innings with Suryakumar Yadav, stating that the management wants the players to be versatile enough to bat at any position. “We want the guys to be able to bat anywhere and not be limited to specific positions.” We want the guys to be adaptable; there are two approaches depending on the players,” Rohit added.
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