Indian star batsman Rohit faces fitness test
mumbai — India’s limited-overs vice captain Rohit Sharma says he has fully recovered from the calf injury that forced him to leave the tour of New Zealand midway earlier this year but the fitness test has been continuously delayed because of the Covid-19 lockdown.
The Mumbaikar had to return home after sustaining the injury during the T20 series against the Black Caps on February 2. He missed the three-match home ODI series against South Africa, which was abandoned due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as he was undergoing rehabilitation at that time.
“Before the lockdown happened, I was almost ready to play. That whole week was going to be my fitness test but that’s when the lockdown happened and I had to push back everything now,”
Rohit told LaLiga’s Facebook live session on Saturday night.
“Once everything opens up, I have to first go to the centre (NCA) and give my fitness test and once I pass the fitness test, I will be allowed to go and resume my duties with the team.”
Pacer Shardul Thakur on Saturday became the first India cricketer to resume outdoor training after a twomonth coronavirus-forced break.
The Maharashtra government has allowed opening of stadiums for individual training in green and orange zones without spectators.
This was after the home ministry offered relaxation in restrictions for the fourth phase of the lockdown till May 31.
Rohit said he is missing hanging out with his teammates and is looking forward to training with them when things get back to normal.
“Yes, I miss my teammates, hanging around with them and having a banter with them. Although as friends we are trying to stay in touch through the video calls to see what’s one been up to, things like that,” he said.