WTC Final: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the updated squad (WTC Final 2023 India Squad) for the World Test Championship final. KL Rahul was earlier included in the squad but has been ruled out due to injury. Ishan Kishan has been officially included in the squad in place of Rahul. Their BCCI also gave the latest update on Umesh Yadav and Unadkat’s injuries. This time BCCI has also announced the names of standby players for the World Test Championship final.
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Rahul has advised surgery after a discussion with the medical team
Giving an update on KL Rahul’s injury, the BCCI in its statement said, “Rahul suffered a hamstring injury while fielding in match number 43 of IPL. After consultation with the medical team, Rahul has been advised of surgery. After which he will undergo a rehab process at the National Cricket Academy. He has been dropped from the squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia.
Jaydev Unadkat Injury Update: BCCI gave this update on Jaydev Unadkat
The BCCI said in a statement, “Jaidev Unadkat suffered an injury to his opposite shoulder while bowling in the nets. Following the advice of the medical team, he is currently at the NCA and undergoing strength and rehab sessions. A decision on whether or not he will be in the WTC Final squad will be taken in due course.
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Umesh Yadav Injury Update:
BCCI told – Umesh Yadav suffered a hamstring injury in match number 36 of the IPL. The fast bowler is currently under the medical team of KKR and has started bowling slowly. The BCCI medical team is also in touch with the KKR medical team and is monitoring Umesh Yadav’s health updates.
WTC Final 2023 India Squad: India’s squad for the World Test Championship
1 Rohit Sharma (Captain) Batsman
2 Shubman Gill Batsman
3 Cheteshwar Pujara Batsman
4 Virat Kohli Batsman
5 Ajinkya Rahane Batsman
6 KS Bharat Batsman, Wicket Keeper
7 Ravichandran Ashwin Bowler
8 Ravindra Jadeja All-Rounder
9 Akshar Patel All-Rounder
10 Shardul Thakur All-Rounder
11 Mohammed Shami Bowler
12 Mohammad Siraj Bowler
13 Umesh Yadav Bowler
14 Jaydev Unadkat Bowler
15 Ishan Kishan Batsman, Wicket-keeper
Standby players
1 Rituraj Gaikwad Batsman
2 Mukesh Kumar Bowler
3 Suryakumar Yadav Batsman
