Sai Sudharshan sustains rib injury and enters Center of Excellence | Cricket News

Mumbai:

Injury Update on Sai Sudharshan

India’s Test batter, Sai Sudharshan, has fractured his rib and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), according to reports. The left-hander, who has represented India in six Tests and three ODIs, sustained the injury while diving for a run during his 51-run performance for Tamil Nadu against Madhya Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 26.

Details of the Injury

“Sai reported to the CoE on December 29 with a history of injury to the right side of the rib cage sustained while diving during a run between the wickets in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match on December 26. A prior incident involving the same region occurred approximately a week earlier while batting in the nets when he was struck by the ball. A follow-up CT scan revealed a slender, undisplaced fracture of the anterior cortex of the right seventh rib,” a source reported.

Recovery Process

Providing details of his recovery, the source added, “At present, Sai is undertaking lower-body strength and conditioning work with appropriate protection to the injured rib to facilitate healing, and he has responded well to the program. Upper-body training will be introduced once acute symptoms settle over the next 7–10 days, after which he will gradually progress into a structured upper-body strength and conditioning program.”

Future Outlook

With India’s next Test series scheduled for Sri Lanka in August, Sudharshan’s immediate goal is to regain full fitness ahead of the IPL, which begins on March 26. He has successfully formed an opening partnership for Gujarat Titans alongside skipper Shubman Gill.

Other Players at CoE

Meanwhile, allrounder Riyan Parag is also at the CoE, undergoing rehabilitation for a shoulder injury and will not participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

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