CA XI vs India 2018: Injured Prithvi Shaw Returns to SCG on Crutches

The Indian team had to witness an injury scare, as the teenage sensation, Prithvi Shaw sustained an injury on day three of the practice game. The youngster attempted a catch near the boundary ropes, but couldn’t balance at the end, resulting in an ankle injury. He seemed to be in, and the Indian physio had to do a quick check on him. However, the 19-year-old got carried off the field, and it didn’t look good for the visiting side.

Medical update on Prithvi Shaw’s injury is due

Prithvi Shaw has returned to the SCG on crutches having been to hospital to have his ankle injury assessed #CAXIvIND

— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) November 30, 2018

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Earlier, the India opener was rushed to the hospital for a scan. As per an update. Shaw returned to the stadium on crutches while a medical report is due. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli and his men will sweat over it. In case Shaw fails to make it to the first Test in Adelaide, India will have to go for KL Rahul and Murali Vijay. On current form, Rahul is going through a poor run and hasn’t contributed much to the team’s cause. On the other hand, Vijay got a recall into the side after getting dropped mid-way through the England series.

Update: The medical team is assessing Prithvi Shaw at the moment. He hurt his left ankle while attempting to take a catch at the boundary ropes. Shaw is being taken to the hospital for scans #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/PVyCHBO98e

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 30, 2018

In-form Shaw is India’s hope Down-Under

Shaw has been in scintillating form since making his debut against the Windies earlier this year. The opener hit a ton on his debut and followed it up with a fifty. He remained unbeaten in the next game and was set to make a maiden appearance Down-Under. On day two of the practice game against CA XI, Shaw made a 69-ball 66, that included 11 fours.

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However, batting coach, Sanjay Bangar has been impressed with the performance of the young gun.

“In whichever format he’s played he’s made a mark straightaway,” he said. “Wherever he has played he has shown he can adapt to conditions and the stage as well. He plays with a lot of clarity, and the impressive thing about him is he gets into good position. The fearlessness of youth probably helps him.” Bangar added.