Big Blow to India as Senior Batter Suffers Hand Injury Ahead of Bangladesh Test

Injury Woes Continue for India Ahead of Crucial Test

Star Batter Faces Uncertain Future in Ongoing Series

The Indian cricket team has been dealt a major blow ahead of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with senior batter Rohit Sharma suffering a hand injury during a training session.

According to Cricbuzz, Sharma injured his left thumb while attempting to field a ball during a practice session on Tuesday. The injury is expected to rule him out of the entire two-Test series, which begins on December 14.

The absence of Sharma, India's vice-captain and one of the team's most experienced batters, is a significant setback for the visitors. Sharma has been in excellent form in recent months, scoring centuries in each of India's last three Test matches.

• He is India's leading run-scorer in Test cricket in 2022, with 849 runs at an average of 60.64.
• His absence will leave a big hole in India's batting lineup and put pressure on the team's other batters to step up.

The Indian team management is yet to announce a replacement for Sharma, but Shubman Gill is expected to be brought into the squad. Gill has been in impressive form in domestic cricket this season and has also played a few Test matches for India.

The injury to Sharma is the latest in a series of setbacks for the Indian team in recent months. Several key players, including Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, have been ruled out of the Bangladesh series due to injuries.

The Indian team will be hoping to overcome these challenges and perform well in the Test series against Bangladesh. A win in the series would be a major boost for the team's confidence ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023.