Hyderabad, Jan 28: England skipper Ben Stokes’ direct hit to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja wasn’t just the turning point of the first Test but could also be one that decides the course of the series as India’s No 1 all-rounder across formats was seen struggling with a hamstring niggle.
Jadeja, who was the top scorer in India’s first innings with 87 and also took five wickets across two innings, might have snapped a hamstring muscle as he immediately felt the area trying to go for a quick single. He didn’t look comfortable and head coach Rahul Dravid, wasn’t forthcoming about the extent of the damage.“We’ll see. I honestly haven’t had a chance to speak to the physio as yet. Once I get back, I’ll speak to him and see what it is about,” Dravid said.The extent of the hamstring injury decides the duration of lay-off but even if it is just merely strain, it still might be advisable to give him rest for a week. (PTI)
