Ravichandran Ashwin with the physio today at The Oval. Image Source: XtraTime[/caption]Internet Desk: India’s ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has hurt his right knee on Saturday during the team’s fielding session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final against arch-rival Pakistan. Though the injury was not too serious as Ashwin was back to the nets for bowling after just half an hour break. Ashwin and his fellow teammates likes of skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan were doing their fielding session. India’s fielding coach R Sridhar was seen giving catches to players and on that time Ashwin, while grabbing one fell on his right knee. He was seen in huge pain and left the fielding session after the incident. Team physio Patrick rushed to the spinner and after that ice pack was applied on his right knee.
After around half an hour, Farhart made Ashwin do some short strides before he was back to bowling in the nets wearing a knee cap. He had an extended session and didn’t look in much discomfort. It was usual net session for the Indian team with chief coach Anil Kumble spending quality time with Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, who were seen bowling deliveries in the blockhole. Kumble kept a black marker just outside the crease and the two pacers were told to hit spot. Whenever Hardik pitched it in the right area, Kumble was seen applauding his effort.
As India prepare to take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the much-awaited final, India have been sweating it hard in the nets, along with the players and coaches. Pakistan, meanwhile, who have a terrible record against India in the ICC tournaments, and having already suffered a defeat in the opening game against India, would aim for a turnaround and would like to crash India’s handsome fairytale in the tournament so far.
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