Thakur persevered through the net session, continuing his batting, the discomfort persisted. Post-batting, the team physio applied an ice pack sling to his shoulder, and Thakur refrained from further participation in the nets.
In a concerning turn of events, Indian seam bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur encountered a significant injury scare during a net session on Saturday. While batting, Thakur suffered a blow to his shoulder, raising doubts about his availability for the upcoming second Test in Cape Town, set to commence on January 3. The severity of the impact is yet to be determined, and scans might be required to assess the extent of the injury.
During the net session, Thakur, who was the first to face throwdowns, experienced discomfort after being hit on the left shoulder by a delivery from batting coach Vikram Rathour. Despite the evident pain, it remains unconfirmed whether Thakur’s injury necessitates further scans at this moment.
Thakur’s predicament unfolded approximately 15 minutes into the net session when a throwdown from Rathour created an awkward bounce from the length, leaving Thakur tangled, reminiscent of his struggle in the second innings of the first Test against Kagiso Rabada.
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Although Thakur persevered through the net session, continuing his batting, the discomfort persisted. Post-batting, the team physio applied an ice pack sling to his shoulder, and Thakur refrained from further participation in the nets.
While the injury might be a simple bruise, the speed of recovery remains uncertain. In the first Test, Thakur endured a challenging performance, conceding over 100 runs in 19 overs and delivering a subpar batting display.
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