IND vs SA: Virat Kohli returned to the country before the Test series, why was Ruturaj Gaikwad out of the Test series!

India vs South Africa test series: Ruturaj has not been able to recover from the finger injury suffered during the ODI series. In such a situation, the team management has released him and he will go to rehab. Gaikwad suffered a finger injury during the second ODI against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on 19 December.

Dec 22, 2023 - 17:31
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IND vs SA: Virat Kohli returned to the country before the Test series, why was Ruturaj Gaikwad out of the Test series!

The Indian team is currently on a South African tour. The T20 and ODI series have ended. India has won both the series. Now India will play a two-match Test series from South-South, the first match of which will be played in Centurion from 26th December. Before this match, the Indian team suffered a big setback. According to media reports, young opening batsman Rituraj Gaikwad has been ruled out of both test matches.

According to BCCI sources, Ruturaj has not been able to recover from the finger injury suffered during the ODI series. In such a situation, the team management has released him and he will go to rehab. Gaikwad suffered a finger injury during the second ODI against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on 19 December. Former captain Virat Kohli has returned to the country due to family reasons.

According to reports, Kohli returned to Mumbai three days ago. He had already been permitted for this by the team management and BCCI. Family emergency is being said to be the reason behind this. BCCI sources say he will return to Johannesburg in time for the first Test starting on December 26 in Centurion. Kohli is expected to return today i.e. Friday 22nd December.

Muskan Kumawat Journalist & Writer