Updated 23:00 IST, January 24th 2025
Team India Faces Setback as Star Cricketer Suffers Ankle Injury During Practice, Participation in 2nd T20I Uncertain
Team India may not have the services of one of it's their top stars in Chennai after the cricketer suffered an injury while training in the nets.

Team India are preparing for action and would lock horns against England. After defeating the visitors in the series opener at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, both sides have headed to Chennai for the next match-up. A day before the match begins at MA Chidambaram Stadium, the Indian Cricket Team have suffered a humongous setback after one of their star players got injured while training.
Setback To Team India! Star Cricketer Suffers Injury Scare Ahead Of 2nd T20I Match
Team India suffer a tremendous setback after star opener Abhishek Sharma gets injured ahead of the 2nd T20I match against England. On Friday, Sharma was engaging in the catching drill practice at the nets when he twisted his ankle. He had to be checked up by the team's physiotherapist on the field and was subsequently taken to the dressing room. The 24-year-old Abhishek Sharma spent over half an hour with the team physio in the dressing room. While walking back, he was seen slightly limping and did not return to bat at the nets.
Abhishek Sharma has been a solid asset to India's T20I side as his inferno skills as an opener stands out among the rest. he has been Team India's go-to opener after his emergence in the IPL 2024 season with the Sunrisers Hyderabad . Sharma's performance paved a way for him to make his debut for the national side.

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Who Could Replace Abhishek Sharma In Case He Misses Out?
Abhishek Sharma has been a solid asset to Team India against England. He displayed his blazing form and scored 79 runs against the English bowling attack in Kolkata. Team India went on to win the series opener with a seven wicket win.
In case the India opener is unavailable for action, the management could bring in Washington Sundar or Dhruv Jurel as an option in fielding. Tilak Varma could be moved up to the opener's spot alongside wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson.
Published 21:44 IST, January 24th 2025