NEW DELHI: India's captain,
Rohit Sharma
, experienced an injury to his left thumb during a practice session in the lead-up to the eagerly awaited match against Pakistan.
Despite this, Sharma was able to continue practising after receiving treatment from the team's medical personnel. The much-anticipated game is scheduled to be held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
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The incident occurred when Sharma, aged 37, was hit on the thumb during a net session, necessitating immediate attention from the medical staff. Following an assessment, Sharma resumed his batting practice.
The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, known for its uneven and slow outfield, hosted India's first match of the campaign against Ireland. In that game, India secured an 8-wicket victory, with Sharma contributing 52 runs from 37 balls, a performance that was curtailed due to an injury, leading him to retire after the 10th over.
The condition of the pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium has been a topic of discussion. The International Cricket Council (ICC) acknowledged that the pitches at the venue have not performed as consistently as anticipated. In response, the ICC stated that efforts are being made to improve the condition of the pitches to ensure the best possible playing surfaces for the upcoming matches.
"T20 Inc and the ICC recognise that the pitches used so far at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have not played as consistently as we would have all wanted," ICC said in a statement.
This statement from the ICC comes after observations and feedback regarding the pitch's performance during the ongoing ICC
T20 World Cup
. The grounds team at the stadium is reportedly working diligently to address these concerns and enhance the quality of the pitches for the remainder of the tournament.
(Inputs from ANI)
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