Uncertainty over Hameed’s finger injury

1480326098523

Haseeb Hameed’s short-term prognosis appeared uncertain when he did not open the batting in England’s second innings in Mohali, due to a finger injury which will be x-rayed after the Test ends.

Hameed did not field throughout India’s 138.2-over first innings but, because the injury to the little finger on his left hand was classed as an external blow, he would have been allowed to open.

During the first part of the third day Hameed had undergone numerous net sessions to test the finger but when England began their second innings after tea it was Joe Root who opened with Alastair Cook. Although …

continue reading in source www.espncricinfo.com

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *