Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 22, 2024, 09:26 AM
IND vs AUS: The last two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy are very important for the Indian team not only to win the series but also to secure a place in the World Test Championship. The fourth Test to be held in Melbourne can prove to be a turning point for the Indian team. In such a situation, Team India is working hard, but the injuries of the players during the preparation have increased the concerns of the team.Rohit Sharma's injury increased difficultiesOn Sunday, 22 December, Indian captain Rohit Sharma got injured during practice in the nets. His left knee was injured on the ball of throwdown specialist Daya. Despite the injury, Rohit tried to continue batting, but he had to leave the practice when the pain increased. After this, Rohit was seen sitting with the physio wearing an ice pack. According to the report, this injury is not serious, and Rohit is expected to be fully fit before the Boxing Day Test.Impact on the team due to the absence of Rahul and AshwinBefore Rohit, the team's opening batsman KL Rahul has also been injured. He suffered an injury to his right hand while practising in the nets. Apart from this, veteran spinner R Ashwin's decision to retire is a big setback for the team, given the spin-friendly pitch of Melbourne. These incidents are happening at a time when Indian batsmen are struggling to score runs in Australia.Melbourne Test: A decisive battleThe fourth Test in Melbourne brings many challenges for the Indian team. The pitch is likely to favor the spinners, but in the absence of Ashwin, the responsibility will be on the young spinners. On the other hand, injuries to captain Rohit and KL Rahul can weaken the batting order.Team confidence and strategyDespite these difficult conditions, the Indian team is preparing to enter the field with its full strength and strategy. In the Melbourne Test, there is not only the pressure of winning the series, but also the question of maintaining their claim in the World Test Championship. The team's physio and coaching staff are keeping a close watch on the fitness of the players.The upcoming matches can add another memorable chapter to the history of Indian cricket. It will be interesting to see how Team India makes its way by overcoming these obstacles.