Wriddhiman Saha, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indian-captain-virat-kohli-isnt-excited-about-the-introduction-of-100-ball-format-in-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> and now Ravichandran Ashwin, team India has been grappling with a series of injuries in recent times. Ahead of the fourth Test, Ashwin’s fitness was the focal point of everyone’s attention. Even though Ashwin showed no signs of any discomfort in practice at the Ageas Bowl, his fitness was a cause of concern for the Indian team management considering the speculated nature of the pitch.

As mentioned above, India’s worries during their tour to England were accentuated with several injuries to senior players. So, what are the reasons behind the injury troubles of Kohli and his men – heavy workload, inadequate rest or fear of losing out their spots in the side? We analyze the various injuries of Indian cricketers and the kind of impact those injuries have had on the team’s matches in the recent past.

Ravichandran Ashwin: Groin/hip Injury

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-274066" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ravichandran-Ashwin.jpg" alt="Ravichandran Ashwin" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274066" class="wp-caption-text">India batsman Ravi Ashwin. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption>

After taking seven wickets in the opening Test at Edgbaston, Ashwin’s performance in the ongoing series has been heading in only one direction &#8211; South. No doubt, the wicket and the conditions at Lord’s were not in his favor, still, Ashwin with his guile, variations and a bag full of tricks was expected to deliver results for his captain. But a hand injury prevented him from bowling his best at the Home of Cricket.

In fact, the Tamil Nadu tweaker bowled just 17 overs in England&#8217;s only innings and never threatened <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/joe-root-announces-englands-playing-eleven-southampton-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Root</a> and company. In the next Test in Nottingham, Ashwin was hit by a groin/hip injury. As the pain in his groin continued to bother him, he was unable to use the depth of the crease to his advantage.

Not only his curtailed movement prevented him from making subtle changes in the line and length of his deliveries, it also forced him to sit out an entire day’s play during the match. The result of his absence from the pitch was felt badly by the Indian skipper when Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler had stitched together a massive partnership during their second innings.

With the win at Trent Bridge, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/england-vs-india-2018-4th-test-statistical-preview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> have the momentum and confidence to accomplish the feat only achieved by the great Donald Bradman’s side. Since 1936, no team has bounced back from 2-0 down to claim the series. However, for that to happen India would require Ashwin at his very best, which at this point in time is looking quite unlikely.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Back Injury

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-274565" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-1.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Indi" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar of India. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Prior to the start of the series, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sachin-tendulkar-pays-tribute-sunil-gavaskar-national-sports-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sachin Tendulkar</a> had declared India’s attack the best they ever have had as there&#8217;s no dearth of variety in the bowling department. However, soon India’s so-called best bowling line-up got disintegrated as both Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah were declared unfit for the first couple of Tests. Bhuvneshwar’s injury was, without an iota of doubt, the result of his heavy workload and mismanagement.

According to reports, the UP speedster had first experienced pain in his back during the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> but continued to play for his franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. Instead of opting for rest, Bhuvneshwar further aggravated the injury by playing during the latter stages of the T20 event. Bhuvneshwar went to England without being fully fit and his injury worsened when he played the third ODI, which India lost to lose the ODI series.

Realizing that Bhuvneshwar’s injury had worsened the team management decided to send him back home. Since then he has regained full fitness, but Bhuvneshwar’s untimely exit from the squad in England probably cost India a victory in the first Test. Bhuvneshwar’s services were particularly missed when Sam Curran was playing the vital knock in Birmingham that ultimately proved to be the main difference between the two sides.

Not only Kohli missed Bhuvneshwar’s swing and Yorkers, but his batting prowess as well. In a low-scoring game, someone with a good technique, who could graft with the bat would have been a definite game-changer, especially when Virat was batting on the other side of the pitch. If Bhuvneshwar was there, the result could have been different.

Jasprit Bumrah: Thumb Injury

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-275701" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-275701" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah of India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption>

An unlucky fracture to his right thumb during the Ireland T20Is resulted in Bumrah’s unavailability for the ODI series and then the first two Tests. While his Yorkers at the death were missed in the ODI series, what Bumrah could do to the fortunes of the team were displayed in the third Test, which India won by 203 runs. Bumrah’s fifer in the second innings was the prime factor behind India eventually dismissing England after Stokes and Buttler had frustrated the Indians with their dogged fight.

Even in the first innings, the Ahmedabad-born speedster didn&#8217;t flatter to deceive and picked up a couple of vital wickets to halt England&#8217;s surge. He dismissed South African-born left-handed batsman Keaton Jennings to pick up his maiden wicket on English soil. Thereafter, he nipped out Buttler&#8217;s wicket when the right-hander scored 39 quick-fire runs off 32 balls with the help of three fours and a couple of sixes.

Virat Kohli: Neck and Back Injury

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-275514" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-15.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-275514" class="wp-caption-text">India captain Virat Kohli. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Virat Kohli is possibly the busiest cricketer in the world. Over the years Virat himself has talked about managing his workload, but when you are India captain rest is something you can ill afford. Especially when you are the fulcrum or the mainstay of the team’s batting the responsibility becomes that much bigger.

First, his neck created ripples in the Indian cricket fraternity as it forced him to pull out of his much-hyped county stint with Surrey, which was a preparatory tour ahead of his battles with the likes of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/able-learn-great-deal-james-anderson-mohammed-shami/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Anderson</a> and Stuart Broad. Luckily for India, that injury got healed just in the nick of time and Virat arrived in England fully fit. And the results are there for all to see.

During the drubbing in the Lord’s Test, Virat suffered another injury scare with his back completely going off. Kohli was seen writhing with pain while batting in the second innings of the match, but such has been his commitment towards the game that he was able to regain full fitness ahead of the third Test.

He worked extra time with the support staff, including the physio to get himself fit for the crucial Test. The result – a crafty 97 in the first innings followed by yet another masterclass of 103 in the second innings, which virtually batted England out of the contest.

Written by Pawan Atri

Wriddhiman Saha, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indian-captain-virat-kohli-isnt-excited-about-the-introduction-of-100-ball-format-in-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> and now Ravichandran Ashwin, team India has been grappling with a series of injuries in recent times. Ahead of the fourth Test, Ashwin’s fitness was the focal point of everyone’s attention. Even though Ashwin showed no signs of any discomfort in practice at the Ageas Bowl, his fitness was a cause of concern for the Indian team management considering the speculated nature of the pitch.
As mentioned above, India’s worries during their tour to England were accentuated with several injuries to senior players. So, what are the reasons behind the injury troubles of Kohli and his men – heavy workload, inadequate rest or fear of losing out their spots in the side? We analyze the various injuries of Indian cricketers and the kind of impact those injuries have had on the team’s matches in the recent past.
<h3>Ravichandran Ashwin: Groin/hip Injury</h3>
<figure id="attachment_274066" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-274066" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-274066" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ravichandran-Ashwin.jpg" alt="Ravichandran Ashwin" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274066" class="wp-caption-text">India batsman Ravi Ashwin. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
After taking seven wickets in the opening Test at Edgbaston, Ashwin’s performance in the ongoing series has been heading in only one direction – South. No doubt, the wicket and the conditions at Lord’s were not in his favor, still, Ashwin with his guile, variations and a bag full of tricks was expected to deliver results for his captain. But a hand injury prevented him from bowling his best at the Home of Cricket.
In fact, the Tamil Nadu tweaker bowled just 17 overs in England’s only innings and never threatened <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/joe-root-announces-englands-playing-eleven-southampton-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Root</a> and company. In the next Test in Nottingham, Ashwin was hit by a groin/hip injury. As the pain in his groin continued to bother him, he was unable to use the depth of the crease to his advantage.
Not only his curtailed movement prevented him from making subtle changes in the line and length of his deliveries, it also forced him to sit out an entire day’s play during the match. The result of his absence from the pitch was felt badly by the Indian skipper when Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler had stitched together a massive partnership during their second innings.
With the win at Trent Bridge, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/england-vs-india-2018-4th-test-statistical-preview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> have the momentum and confidence to accomplish the feat only achieved by the great Donald Bradman’s side. Since 1936, no team has bounced back from 2-0 down to claim the series. However, for that to happen India would require Ashwin at his very best, which at this point in time is looking quite unlikely.

<h3>Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Back Injury</h3>
<figure id="attachment_274565" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-274565" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-1.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Indi" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar of India. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Prior to the start of the series,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sachin-tendulkar-pays-tribute-sunil-gavaskar-national-sports-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sachin Tendulkar</a> had declared India’s attack the best they ever have had as there’s no dearth of variety in the bowling department. However, soon India’s so-called best bowling line-up got disintegrated as both Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah were declared unfit for the first couple of Tests. Bhuvneshwar’s injury was, without an iota of doubt, the result of his heavy workload and mismanagement.
According to reports, the UP speedster had first experienced pain in his back during the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> but continued to play for his franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. Instead of opting for rest, Bhuvneshwar further aggravated the injury by playing during the latter stages of the T20 event. Bhuvneshwar went to England without being fully fit and his injury worsened when he played the third ODI, which India lost to lose the ODI series.
Realizing that Bhuvneshwar’s injury had worsened the team management decided to send him back home. Since then he has regained full fitness, but Bhuvneshwar’s untimely exit from the squad in England probably cost India a victory in the first Test. Bhuvneshwar’s services were particularly missed when Sam Curran was playing the vital knock in Birmingham that ultimately proved to be the main difference between the two sides.
Not only Kohli missed Bhuvneshwar’s swing and Yorkers, but his batting prowess as well. In a low-scoring game, someone with a good technique, who could graft with the bat would have been a definite game-changer, especially when Virat was batting on the other side of the pitch. If Bhuvneshwar was there, the result could have been different.

<h3>Jasprit Bumrah: Thumb Injury</h3>
<figure id="attachment_275701" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-275701" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-275701" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-275701" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah of India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
An unlucky fracture to his right thumb during the Ireland T20Is resulted in Bumrah’s unavailability for the ODI series and then the first two Tests. While his Yorkers at the death were missed in the ODI series, what Bumrah could do to the fortunes of the team were displayed in the third Test, which India won by 203 runs. Bumrah’s fifer in the second innings was the prime factor behind India eventually dismissing England after Stokes and Buttler had frustrated the Indians with their dogged fight.
Even in the first innings, the Ahmedabad-born speedster didn’t flatter to deceive and picked up a couple of vital wickets to halt England’s surge. He dismissed South African-born left-handed batsman Keaton Jennings to pick up his maiden wicket on English soil. Thereafter, he nipped out Buttler’s wicket when the right-hander scored 39 quick-fire runs off 32 balls with the help of three fours and a couple of sixes.

<h3>Virat Kohli: Neck and Back Injury</h3>
<figure id="attachment_275514" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-275514" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-275514" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-15.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-275514" class="wp-caption-text">India captain Virat Kohli. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Virat Kohli is possibly the busiest cricketer in the world. Over the years Virat himself has talked about managing his workload, but when you are India captain rest is something you can ill afford. Especially when you are the fulcrum or the mainstay of the team’s batting the responsibility becomes that much bigger.
First, his neck created ripples in the Indian cricket fraternity as it forced him to pull out of his much-hyped county stint with Surrey, which was a preparatory tour ahead of his battles with the likes of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/able-learn-great-deal-james-anderson-mohammed-shami/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Anderson</a> and Stuart Broad. Luckily for India, that injury got healed just in the nick of time and Virat arrived in England fully fit. And the results are there for all to see.
During the drubbing in the Lord’s Test, Virat suffered another injury scare with his back completely going off. Kohli was seen writhing with pain while batting in the second innings of the match, but such has been his commitment towards the game that he was able to regain full fitness ahead of the third Test.
He worked extra time with the support staff, including the physio to get himself fit for the crucial Test. The result – a crafty 97 in the first innings followed by yet another masterclass of 103 in the second innings, which virtually batted England out of the contest.
<h4>Written by&nbsp;Pawan Atri </h4>

Wriddhiman Saha, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indian-captain-virat-kohli-isnt-excited-about-the-introduction-of-100-ball-format-in-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> and now Ravichandran Ashwin, team India has been grappling with a series of injuries in recent times. Ahead of the fourth Test, Ashwin’s fitness was the focal point of everyone’s attention. Even though Ashwin showed no signs of any discomfort in practice at the Ageas Bowl, his fitness was a cause of concern for the Indian team management considering the speculated nature of the pitch.
As mentioned above, India’s worries during their tour to England were accentuated with several injuries to senior players. So, what are the reasons behind the injury troubles of Kohli and his men – heavy workload, inadequate rest or fear of losing out their spots in the side? We analyze the various injuries of Indian cricketers and the kind of impact those injuries have had on the team’s matches in the recent past.
<h3>Ravichandran Ashwin: Groin/hip Injury</h3>
<figure id="attachment_274066" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-274066" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-274066" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ravichandran-Ashwin.jpg" alt="Ravichandran Ashwin" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274066" class="wp-caption-text">India batsman Ravi Ashwin. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
After taking seven wickets in the opening Test at Edgbaston, Ashwin’s performance in the ongoing series has been heading in only one direction &#8211; South. No doubt, the wicket and the conditions at Lord’s were not in his favor, still, Ashwin with his guile, variations and a bag full of tricks was expected to deliver results for his captain. But a hand injury prevented him from bowling his best at the Home of Cricket.
In fact, the Tamil Nadu tweaker bowled just 17 overs in England&#8217;s only innings and never threatened <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/joe-root-announces-englands-playing-eleven-southampton-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Root</a> and company. In the next Test in Nottingham, Ashwin was hit by a groin/hip injury. As the pain in his groin continued to bother him, he was unable to use the depth of the crease to his advantage.
Not only his curtailed movement prevented him from making subtle changes in the line and length of his deliveries, it also forced him to sit out an entire day’s play during the match. The result of his absence from the pitch was felt badly by the Indian skipper when Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler had stitched together a massive partnership during their second innings.
With the win at Trent Bridge, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/england-vs-india-2018-4th-test-statistical-preview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> have the momentum and confidence to accomplish the feat only achieved by the great Donald Bradman’s side. Since 1936, no team has bounced back from 2-0 down to claim the series. However, for that to happen India would require Ashwin at his very best, which at this point in time is looking quite unlikely.

<h3>Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Back Injury</h3>
<figure id="attachment_274565" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-274565" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-274565" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-1.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Indi" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar of India. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Prior to the start of the series, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sachin-tendulkar-pays-tribute-sunil-gavaskar-national-sports-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sachin Tendulkar</a> had declared India’s attack the best they ever have had as there&#8217;s no dearth of variety in the bowling department. However, soon India’s so-called best bowling line-up got disintegrated as both Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah were declared unfit for the first couple of Tests. Bhuvneshwar’s injury was, without an iota of doubt, the result of his heavy workload and mismanagement.
According to reports, the UP speedster had first experienced pain in his back during the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> but continued to play for his franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. Instead of opting for rest, Bhuvneshwar further aggravated the injury by playing during the latter stages of the T20 event. Bhuvneshwar went to England without being fully fit and his injury worsened when he played the third ODI, which India lost to lose the ODI series.
Realizing that Bhuvneshwar’s injury had worsened the team management decided to send him back home. Since then he has regained full fitness, but Bhuvneshwar’s untimely exit from the squad in England probably cost India a victory in the first Test. Bhuvneshwar’s services were particularly missed when Sam Curran was playing the vital knock in Birmingham that ultimately proved to be the main difference between the two sides.
Not only Kohli missed Bhuvneshwar’s swing and Yorkers, but his batting prowess as well. In a low-scoring game, someone with a good technique, who could graft with the bat would have been a definite game-changer, especially when Virat was batting on the other side of the pitch. If Bhuvneshwar was there, the result could have been different.

<h3>Jasprit Bumrah: Thumb Injury</h3>
<figure id="attachment_275701" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-275701" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-275701" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-275701" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah of India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
An unlucky fracture to his right thumb during the Ireland T20Is resulted in Bumrah’s unavailability for the ODI series and then the first two Tests. While his Yorkers at the death were missed in the ODI series, what Bumrah could do to the fortunes of the team were displayed in the third Test, which India won by 203 runs. Bumrah’s fifer in the second innings was the prime factor behind India eventually dismissing England after Stokes and Buttler had frustrated the Indians with their dogged fight.
Even in the first innings, the Ahmedabad-born speedster didn&#8217;t flatter to deceive and picked up a couple of vital wickets to halt England&#8217;s surge. He dismissed South African-born left-handed batsman Keaton Jennings to pick up his maiden wicket on English soil. Thereafter, he nipped out Buttler&#8217;s wicket when the right-hander scored 39 quick-fire runs off 32 balls with the help of three fours and a couple of sixes.

<h3>Virat Kohli: Neck and Back Injury</h3>
<figure id="attachment_275514" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-275514" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-275514" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-15.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-275514" class="wp-caption-text">India captain Virat Kohli. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Virat Kohli is possibly the busiest cricketer in the world. Over the years Virat himself has talked about managing his workload, but when you are India captain rest is something you can ill afford. Especially when you are the fulcrum or the mainstay of the team’s batting the responsibility becomes that much bigger.
First, his neck created ripples in the Indian cricket fraternity as it forced him to pull out of his much-hyped county stint with Surrey, which was a preparatory tour ahead of his battles with the likes of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/able-learn-great-deal-james-anderson-mohammed-shami/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Anderson</a> and Stuart Broad. Luckily for India, that injury got healed just in the nick of time and Virat arrived in England fully fit. And the results are there for all to see.
During the drubbing in the Lord’s Test, Virat suffered another injury scare with his back completely going off. Kohli was seen writhing with pain while batting in the second innings of the match, but such has been his commitment towards the game that he was able to regain full fitness ahead of the third Test.
He worked extra time with the support staff, including the physio to get himself fit for the crucial Test. The result – a crafty 97 in the first innings followed by yet another masterclass of 103 in the second innings, which virtually batted England out of the contest.
<h4>Written by Pawan Atri </h4>

We analyze the various injuries of Indian cricketers and the kind of impact those injuries have had on the team’s matches.

England vs India: Injury troubles of Virat Kohli and his men

Team India has been grappling with a series of injuries in recent times. Ahead of the fourth Test, Ravichandran Ashwin’s fitness has been