Selectors wait for Kohli injury update

The selection committee is awaiting an update on India skipper Virat Kohli’s injured wrist as they get ready to announce the squad for the twoTest series against West Indies.

“Virat is carrying a wrist niggle. Tests have been done and selectors are awaiting the medical update from the National Cricket Academy’s support staff. It is not clear how he sustained the wrist injury.

“It could have been during the England Test matches or training sessions,” said a senior BCCI office-bearer.

In case Virat’s injury is not serious, then the selectors will announce the squad for the two Tests or else they will name the team only for the first Test. The squad is likely to be announced either Saturday evening or on Sunday.

BUMRAH, BHUVI MAY BE RESTED

According to sources, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah could be rested for the Tests.

Bumrah has been bowling non-stop from the third Test against England, followed by four games in the Asia Cup. “Jasprit has bowled 133 overs across three Tests in England and nearly his full quota in all matches in this Dubai heat. He needs a bit of rest to be rejuvenated for the tour of Australia. Also Bhuvi needs to be preserved for the tour Down Under,” the official said.

R Ashwin has cleared the fitness test and is available for selection. “Ashwin is fit and has completely recovered from the hip injury,” he added.

One of the major decisions will be whether Shikhar Dhawan is selected. Prithvi Shaw is expected to be in the squad while Mayank Agarwal too could be in the reckoning.

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