Delhi Capitals’ bad luck with injuries in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) took a new twist on Tuesday when it came to light that goalkeeper Rishabh Pant has suffered a grade 1 break and is likely to miss. more than a couple of games.
Speaking to ANI, a DC source on condition of anonymity confirmed that Pant has suffered a tear. “He has a grade 1 tear and it’s not just a hamstring strain as was believed. He is under observation and we hope he will get back into shape quickly, ”said the source.
While DC captain Shreyas Iyer had said he was unsure of Pant’s availability after the game against the Mumbai Indians, DC’s management had labeled him in pain due to a hamstring strain.
IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals already lost Amit Mishra and Ishant Sharma to injuries
Pant on Friday limped to complete Varun Aaron’s catch with the bat as the Delhi Capitals celebrated an emphatic victory over the Rajasthan Royals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Before that, he was also seen struggling to reach the portholes for the launches from the depths. But he started with a sprint halfway down the wicket to stop a quick single early in innings.
Early Monday, ANI had reported that DC had asked IPL authorities for a replacement for fast pitcher Ishant Sharma after he was ruled out of the tournament.
“The pacemaker experienced an acute episode of pain in his left rib cage while bowling at a team training session on October 7 in Dubai. Subsequent investigations revealed that he suffered a tear of the left internal oblique muscle, ”DC later reported through a statement.
Before that, leg shooter Amit Mishra was ruled out of the IPL because he injured the ring finger on his bowling hand. Mishra tried to pick up a catch back off the bat from Kolkata Knight Riders hitter Nitish Rana, and Mishra injured a tendon. In the end, he was ruled out of the tournament and had to undergo surgery.
There have also been other injury fears with Ravichandran Ashwin hurting his shoulder during the first game of the tournament. Fortunately, it was nothing serious and roulette returned to the team after the recovery.
