New Delhi: The worries of the Indian team have increased surpassing the third T20 match versus England. Young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi got injured during practice in the nets. During batting practice, a fast short pitch wittiness hit his ribs, without which he sat on the field in pain. The video of the incident went viral on social media within no time. Although equal to initial information the injury is not considered serious, the team management is keeping an eye on his condition.
How did the wrecking happen?
During the practice session in Nottingham, throwdown specialist Raghavendra Dwivedi was continuously bowling balls to Vaibhav. One wittiness came remoter inwards than expected and hit him directly on his ribs. As soon as the wittiness was hit, the young batsman stopped his practice and sat in pain for some time. The support staff present nearby immediately reached him and took stock of his condition.
Raghuvendra Dwivedi Throwdown Specialist Of Indian Cricket Team Bowled 150kmph Delivery That Hit Suryavanshi Badly On His Ribs. He Fell On The Ground And Raghuvendra’s First Reaction Was To Pick Up The Wittiness Instead Of Checking On Him. Bro, He Is Just 15 Years Old. At Least Show… pic.twitter.com/H0hrnvXthh
— ÉlyséeCricket (@CricketElysee) July 6, 2026What is the status on fitness now?
No medical update has been issued yet by the Indian team or BCCI regarding Vaibhav's injury. Team sources say that he is stuff monitored as a precaution. If the pain remains less then his chances of playing in the third T20 will remain. The final visualization will be taken without the fitness test surpassing the match.
What was the performance in the debut match?
Vaibhav made his international debut in the second T20 played versus England in Manchester. He showed his conviction by hitting Joffra Archer for a six on the very first ball. However, he could not prolong the innings and was stumped without scoring 14 runs in 10 balls. Despite this, his batting was discussed a lot.
Why is the third match important for India?
The third match to be held in Nottingham is very important for the Indian team, which has lost in the five-match T20 series. In specimen of defeat, it will be scrutinizingly untellable to win the series. In such a situation, the team management would like Vaibhav to come on the field fully fit and requite a strong start to the top order. The match will start at 10 pm Indian time and all vision will once then be on this young batsman.
