Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane out of 2nd Test with injuries, Kane Williamson also out

Big blow to Team India as Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane ruled out of 2nd Test against New Zealand with injuries.

In a big blow to the home side, three players – Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane – are out of the 2nd Test against New Zealand starting at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai with injuries. Paceman Ishant has dislocated his left little finger, all-rounder Jadeja has suffered a right forearm injury while vice-captain Rahane has a minor left hamstring injury.

“Fast bowler Ishant Sharma dislocated his left little finger during the final day of the 1st Test match in Kanpur. He is thus ruled out of the 2nd Test in Mumbai. The BCCI Medical team will continue to monitor his progress,” a BCCI release read.

“All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja suffered a right forearm injury during the 1st Test match in Kanpur. After undergoing scans, he was diagnosed with a swelling on his forearm. He has been advised rest and is thus ruled out of the 2nd Test in Mumbai.