Virat Kohli will miss first few matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Image Source: twitter[/caption]Internet Desk: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Medical Team on Friday released an update on the fitness status of some of the players at the end of India’s successful international home season 2016-17.
India skipper Virat Kohli will undergo rehabilitation after sustaining an injury to his right shoulder. His recovery will be assessed in the second week of April to determine an exact return to play date for RCB in IPL 2017.
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been declared fit to play competitive cricket. They will be available for IPL 2017.
India’s opening batsman KL Rahul is likely to undergo surgery of his left shoulder and may not be available for his side in IPL 2017 season during which he will have to complete his rehabilitation.
Ace Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has reported groin pain and has been advised 6-8 weeks of rehabilitation, which he will undergo and hence will not be available for the Rising Pune Supergiant in upcoming IPL season.
Another Indian opener Murali Vijay will require surgery to his right wrist and also undergo rehabilitation for his left shoulder and hence may not be able to participate for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2017.
World No. 1 Test bowler Ravindra Jadeja & India’s pace spearhead Umesh Yadav have been advised rest for 2 weeks to recuperate. Jadeja has an issues with the spinning finger & Umesh has right hip and lower back soreness and they will recover during the initial phase when their respective teams will play their first and second match of IPL 2017.
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