In the three ODI series being played against Bangladesh, India’s woes do not take the name of decline. After the defeat at the hands of the host team in the first match, a new problem has arisen against Team India. India’s star fast bowler Shardul Thakur is injured and uncertain about playing in the second ODI. If Shardul Thakur is not fit, then Umran Malik can be part of the 11 players in his place.
Shardul Thakur was injured while bowling in the first ODI. The medical team has been keeping an eye on Shardul Thakur’s injury. The team management does not want to take any risk with Shardul Thakur, so a call about the game will be taken from him before the match. If Shardul is not 100 per cent fit, he will keep it out of the second ODI.
Umran Malik, who joined the team after Mohammad Shami’s injury, is fit to play. There are high chances that in case Shardul Thakur does not play, Umran Malik will become part of the 11 players.
There is also an issue facing the team management regarding the fitness of Akshar Patel. No information about Akshar Patel’s physical condition has yet been revealed. A decision regarding Akshar Patel’s game will be made just before the match. If Akshar Patel gets fit, he will replace Shahbaz Ahmed in the starting XI.
Apart from this, KL Rahul will also be seen handling wicketkeeping in the second ODI. Rishabh Pant has been released from the team. Whether or not Rishabh Pant will be a part of the Test series against Bangladesh will also be decided later.