Mumbai faced a tough break on Sunday when their star opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal, had to pull out of the Ranji Trophy semifinal match against Vidarbha. This match will start on Monday in Nagpur. Jaiswal is dealing with pain in his left ankle, which could also affect his chances of being a reserve player for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
According to a report from Times of India, Jaiswal felt uncomfortable during practice and wasn’t moving well while batting in the nets. This injury is not new; it’s a recurring issue from before. He is heading to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) center in Bengaluru for more medical help.
Because of this injury, the selection committee might have to choose another batter as a backup for the Champions Trophy. Jaiswal was part of the preliminary 15-member India squad last month and made his ODI debut in Nagpur against England on February 6. However, he was moved to the reserve list when India decided to pick another spinner, Varun Chakravarthy, for the final Champions Trophy squad.
Interestingly, the Mumbai selectors, who already included Jaiswal as the 18th member of their Ranji Trophy team, are not planning to find a replacement for him. On a brighter note, Suryakumar Yadav, who had a wrist issue during the quarterfinals against Haryana, is fit to play in the semifinal match.
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