IND ENG 1st T20 – Rohit Sharma FITNESS TEST: Indian captain Rohit Sharma is finally out of isolation. After having tested negative for COVID-19, he did his 1st practice session on Sunday. He will now have to undergo mandatory cardiovascular tests today. These tests will determine whether he is fit to play in the 1st T20 vs England in Southampton on July 7 or not: Follow IND vs ENG LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
“Yes, Rohit has tested negative and as per medical protocols is now out of quarantine. However, he did not play T20 warm-up game against Northamptonshire as he will need some recovery time and training ahead of first T20,” a senior BCCI official told PTI.
Rohit Sharma FITNESS TEST: The 35-year-old all-format captain did his 1st NETS Session on Sunday. The session did not last more than 30 Minutes.
He will now appear for FITNESS Test on Monday to determine his FITNESS.
As per medical protocol, any player, who is out of quarantine, needs to undergo mandatory cardiovascular tests. These tests are conducted to check the lung capacity and how it is functioning post COVID-19.
“Yes, Rohit has tested negative and as per medical protocols is now out of quarantine.
He will need some recovery time and training ahead of first T20. He will also undergo small tests to check his fitness” a senior BCCI official told PTI.
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He missed out on playing the rescheduled fifth Test against England as he tested positive on the second day of the four-day warm-up game against Leicestershire.
The Indian team was desperate to play Rohit but he tested positive thrice before the game day and hence India had a new captain in Jasprit Bumrah.
The T20 series starts from July 7. It means that the player has much more time to get back to full fitness and lead Team India in the series.
India tour of England, 2022 Schedule
1 Thursday 7th July 1st T20I Southampton
2 Saturday 9th July 2nd T20I Birmingham
3 Sunday 10th July 3rd T20I Nottingham
4 Tuesday 12th July 1st ODI Oval, London
5 Thursday 14th July 2nd ODI Lord’s, London
6 Sunday 17th July 3rd ODI Manchester
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