BCCI announce the names of the Stand by players for the WTC Final

India’s lineup for the World Test Championship final underwent a significant adjustment on Monday thanks to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The top match against Australia at The Oval in early June has been postponed because to star batter KL Rahul’s injury. Ishan Kishan has been selected by the board to take Rahul’s place on the team. Additionally, the board has revealed the players who will be on standby for the lone test against Australia. 

The Standy Players

The Indian board posted a statement explaining the adjustments on social media. KL Rahul has been disqualified from the tournament, according to BCCI, and Kishan will take his place. Additionally, it was revealed that Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mukesh Kumar, and Suryakumar Yadav would be the players on standby for the match.

BCCI said

KL Rahul suffered an injury to his right upper thigh while fielding during Match 43rd of TATA IPL 2023 between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 1st May. After consultations with specialists, it has been decided that Rahul will undergo surgery at the earliest followed by rehab at the National Cricket Academy for the same. He is ruled out of the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia,” the board wrote.

“The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Ishan Kishan as KL Rahul’s replacement,” the board added.

“Jaydev Unadkat sustained a left shoulder injury by tripping over the side rope while bowling in the nets. A specialist consultation has been sought and the left-arm fast bowler is currently at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru undergoing strength and rehab sessions for his shoulder. A decision on his participation in the WTC final will be taken at a later stage,” BCCI wrote about Unadkat.

The Indian board also opened on Umesh Yadav’s injury. “Umesh Yadav sustained a minor left hamstring injury during Match 36 of TATA IPL 2023 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 26 April. The fast bowler is currently under the care of the KKR Medical Team and has started low-intensity bowling as part of his rehab process. The BCCI Medical Team is in regular touch with KKR Medical Team and is closely monitoring Umesh’s progress,” it added.

India’s squad for the WTC final:

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Kishan (wk).

Standby players: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mukesh Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav.

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India's lineup for the World Test Championship final underwent a significant adjustment on Monday thanks to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The top match against Australia at The Oval in early June has been postponed because to star batter KL Rahul's injury. Ishan Kishan has been selected by the board to take Rahul's place on the team. Additionally, the board has revealed the players who will be on standby for the lone test against Australia. 

The Standy Players

The Indian board posted a statement explaining the adjustments on social media. KL Rahul has been disqualified from the tournament, according to BCCI, and Kishan will take his place. Additionally, it was revealed that Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mukesh Kumar, and Suryakumar Yadav would be the players on standby for the match.

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BCCI said

"KL Rahul suffered an injury to his right upper thigh while fielding during Match 43rd of TATA IPL 2023 between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 1st May. After consultations with specialists, it has been decided that Rahul will undergo surgery at the earliest followed by rehab at the National Cricket Academy for the same. He is ruled out of the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia," the board wrote.

"The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Ishan Kishan as KL Rahul’s replacement," the board added.

"Jaydev Unadkat sustained a left shoulder injury by tripping over the side rope while bowling in the nets. A specialist consultation has been sought and the left-arm fast bowler is currently at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru undergoing strength and rehab sessions for his shoulder. A decision on his participation in the WTC final will be taken at a later stage," BCCI wrote about Unadkat.

The Indian board also opened on Umesh Yadav's injury. "Umesh Yadav sustained a minor left hamstring injury during Match 36 of TATA IPL 2023 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 26 April. The fast bowler is currently under the care of the KKR Medical Team and has started low-intensity bowling as part of his rehab process. The BCCI Medical Team is in regular touch with KKR Medical Team and is closely monitoring Umesh’s progress," it added.

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India’s squad for the WTC final:

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Kishan (wk).

Standby players: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mukesh Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav.

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