'He Has A Slight Discomfort': India Asst. Coach Addresses Confusion Around Star Batsman's Injury

Team India h a couple of injury woes when y faced off against New Zealand at first Test match in Bengaluru. Men in Blue did t have Shubman Gill in Playing XI after he was ruled out because of neck stiffness. star player's presence was deeply missed after Team India heavily faltered against Kiwis during ir first innings and y were dismissed at a historic low. Ahe of 2nd Test match in Pune, a big update on India batter has surfaced, as assistant India coach clears air on batter's status for upcoming match.

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Asst. Coach Ryan ten Doeschate Offers Key Update on Team India's Star Cricketers Before NZ Test

While speaking to media in pre-match presser, Assistant India coach Ryan ten Doeschate revealed that Shubman Gill is fit eugh to compete in second Test Match in Pune. He also said that Gill batted for quite a while in nets at Bengaluru, but he still has a slight discomfort.

"He looks so (available for next game). He has a slight discomfort. He batted for a long in Bengaluru in nets session. I think he will be fine for this test," said Ryan ten Doeschate.

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Assistant India Coach also presented an update on Rishabh Pant 's fitness after he suffered an injury on his knee. Ten Doeschate said that he is also having some discomfort while running between wickets. He is hopeful of seeing Pant behind wickets as he did t do wicket-keeping after being hit on knee by Ravindra Jeja's delivery.

"He was having slight discomfort while running towards end range of movement of his knee while running. Fingers crossed he will be fine to keep wickets in second test," said Ryan.

injury blows could cost Team India big-time, as y need to be game-rey for upcoming five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Pant will be fruitful for side, given he has been successful in previous edition of bilateral tournament. Wher Pant would be in action in full capacity in 2nd IND vs NZ Test Match is subject to witness.