Indian pacer Umesh Yadav will be missing the 3rd Test after limping off the field during the 3rd day of the Test due to calf injury.
Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments in the Indian camp said that he will be looking to get back 100 percent for the last game.
“His scans have come in and he will miss the third Test as well. He will now look at making a return for the last game of the series as we have more than two weeks to go before we play the final game from January 15,” the source said.
Talking about his replacement, the source said that since there is only limited option available because of the coronavirus pandemic, the team management can ask for Natarajan to be added into the squad for the Test.
Umesh bowled only a few overs in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Test and dismissed Joe Burns before leaving the field. Indian bowlers were too good that day and made sure to fill in for Umesh’s absence.
India then went on to win the Test by 8 wickets to level the series.
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