Navdeep Saini injury update: What happened to Indian pacer during Day 1 of Gabba Test?

India have an uphill task of rattling mighty Australian batting attack with an inexperienced bowling line-up. Injuries to multiple key players have forced visitors to implement several changes to ir side for Test series decider at Brisbane. While it is a kwn fact that Australia relish playing at Gabba, ir spectacular record at venue will be challenged by India's newfound grit and determination. However, Ajinkya Rahane-led side could find mselves in a spot of bor yet again because of an injury. 

India vs Australia 4th Test: Navdeep Saini injury update 

Team India's injury woes refuse to die down and one of  players to join list on Friday is fast bowler Navdeep Saini. 28-year-old almost dismissed Marnus Labuschagne in 36th over with a peach of a delivery. However, India's stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane surprisingly failed to latch on to a straightforward catch. bowler looked to be in some sort of discomfort post aforementioned delivery and ultimately walked off field. This could prove to be a point of great concern for touring party, as losing a prominent fast bowler on very first day, could have dire consequences.

ALSO READ | Marnus Labuschagne's Dropped Catch At Gabba Proves Costly For India As He Smashes Century

As confirmed by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on ir Twitter account, speedster had complained of pain in his groin. player had a word with team's physio, Nitin Patel, and went off field. fast bowler was assessed by medical team, and according to latest Navdeep Saini injury update, cricketer has been taken for scans. 

Navdeep Saini has a major role to play in crucial Test match in absence of senior fast bowlers. While exact nature of injury is t kwn, Ajinkya Rahane and co. will be awaiting results of scan with batted breaths. With Saini being unavailable to bowl currently, onus will be on T Natarajan, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj and Washington Sundar to help India bundle out opposition. 

ALSO READ | Prithvi Shaw Trolled On Twitter For Almost Injuring Rohit Sharma With FIERY Throw: WATCH

India vs Australia live

Tim Paine won toss and elected to bat first at Gabba. Despite losing openers, David Warner and Marcus Harris early, home side have std a significant fight back. In-form batsman Marnus Labuschagne proved his mettle once again and slammed a spectacular century to bail Australia out of trouble. After end of Day 1, Australia have scored 274 runs and have lost half of ir side.

ALSO READ | Ajinkya Rahane Helps Marnus Labuschagne Break BIG Sir Don Bradman Record At Gabba

Labuschagne with his marvelous 108 was star with bat, whereas debutant T Natarajan was pick of bowlers for India as he claimed two vital wickets for his side in India vs Australia 4th Test. Fans in India can tune into  Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:30 AM (IST). India vs Australia live streaming will also be made available on  SonyLIV app.

ALSO READ | Washington Sundar's 1st Test Wicket Originated From THIS Moment Back In IPL 2017

Im source: BCCI Twitter