India will be without their all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and middle-order batter Rinku Singh for the second T20I against England, as the duo has been ruled out due to injuries. The BCCI has confirmed that Reddy sustained a side strain during practice, while Singh experienced a back spasm in the first match. All-rounder Shivam Dube has been called up as a replacement for Reddy, while Ramandeep Singh has been added to the squad. The BCCI is closely monitoring Singh's progress and he has been ruled out of the third game as well. The absence of these key players will be a blow to India's chances in the ongoing T20I series against England.
Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy Ruled Out of Second T20I Against England
The Indian cricket team has suffered a double blow ahead of the second T20I against England, with all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and middle-order batter Rinku Singh being ruled out due to injuries.
Reddy sustained a side strain during practice, while Singh experienced a back spasm in the first match of the series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the news and announced that all-rounder Shivam Dube has been called up as a replacement for Reddy, while Ramandeep Singh has been added to the squad.
The BCCI is closely monitoring Singh's progress and has ruled him out of the third game as well. The absence of these key players will be a significant blow to India's chances in the ongoing T20I series against England.
Background
Rinku Singh is a left-handed batter and right-arm leg-spinner who made his international debut for India in 2022. He has played one Test, two ODIs, and one T20I. Nitish Kumar Reddy is a right-handed batter and right-arm off-spinner who made his international debut for India in 2023. He has played one T20I.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What happened to Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy?
Rinku Singh sustained a back spasm, while Nitish Kumar Reddy suffered a side strain.
2. Who has been called up to replace them?
Shivam Dube has been called up as a replacement for Reddy, while Ramandeep Singh has been added to the squad.
3. How serious are the injuries?
The BCCI is closely monitoring Singh's progress, but he has been ruled out of the third game as well. The severity of Reddy's injury is not known.
4. What impact will their absence have on India?
Their absence will be a significant blow to India's chances in the ongoing T20I series against England.
5. When will the second T20I be played?
The second T20I between India and England will be played on July 9, 2023.
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