Twitter sweats as Prithvi Shaw sustains injury ahead of 1st test

Indian opener Prithvi Shaw suffered a freakish ankle injury on day 3 of the warm-up game against Cricket Australia XI. The in-form cricketer attempted a catch in the boundary and ended up hurting his ankle. He was in pain and stayed down until the Indian physio came down to check on him. Later, he was carried off the field and then to the hospital for a scan.

Prithvi Shaw in crutches, India sweats

As per the latest update, Shaw is back at the SCG in crutches and is currently doubtful for the first Test in Adelaide. The all important game will take place next week and India have lot to sweat over. Shaw has been in red-hot form and smoked a 69-ball 66 runs on Day 2 of the warm-up game in Sydney.

In case Shaw gets rested, the visitors will have to choose between KL Rahul, Murali Vijay and Rohit Sharma, Opener Rahul is going through poor form and has failed to deliver lately. Coach Sanjay Banger was quite critical of Rahul and said that the batter is finding new ways of getting out. Rohit can be an option to open alongside Vijay; who has been recalled into the side.

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

A medical update is due

“The medical team is assessing Prithvi Shaw at the moment,” the BCCI had earlier tweeted. “He hurt his left ankle while attempting to take a catch at the boundary ropes. Shaw is being taken to the hospital for scans.”

The team management including Banger had praised the youngster time and again. “In whichever format he’s played he’s made a mark straightaway,” Banger 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.” he added.

Let’s take a look at the tweets on Shaw’s injury:

Prithvi Shaw had to be carried off the Sydney Cricket Ground due to a suspected ankle injury during the third day of the tour game against Cricket Australia XI.https://t.co/bVB58pCk9B

— The Quint (@TheQuint) November 30, 2018

Day 3 of tour game at SCG and some worrying news for India. Prithvi Shaw carried off the field after rolling his left ankle while catching at midwicket. More news awaited. #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/YCG0ClLU1l

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 30, 2018

Prithvi Shaw on crutches, doubtful for Adelaide testhttps://t.co/t8geQ3MFft#CAXIvIND #AUSvIND #PritviShaw pic.twitter.com/G20wegXpbw

— XtraTime (@xtratimeindia) November 30, 2018

Prithvi Shaw back from hospital. Ankle all strapped up, walking with crutches. This doesn't look good for the first Test. Official update awaited. #AusvInd

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 30, 2018

https://twitter.com/BCCI_Score/status/1068326599932764161

https://twitter.com/Swez_S/status/1068329808096985088

https://twitter.com/DRajuanandhan/status/1068330117682741248

Could be a body blow for India if something major comes up for Prithvi Shaw. He appeared to have rolled over his ankle while taking a catch at deep midwicket boundary. Hope nothing too serious. #CAXIvIND #INDvCAXI

— Shantanu Smart (@smartshantanu) November 30, 2018

Not a good news to wake up to – young gun Prithvi Shaw has hurt his left ankle badly while fielding on Day 3 of the warm-up game. Taken to hospital for scans. Injury looks serious. Big setback before 1st Test. Let's pray for young man's quick recovery
#IndvsAus #PrithviShaw pic.twitter.com/8Su1wHA3Fe

— Ateet Sharma (@Ateet_Sharma) November 30, 2018

https://twitter.com/mahi07fan/status/1068301476013850624