Is Darwish Rasooli Ruled Out of IND vs AFG 2nd ODI Match? Latest Injury Updates

Afghanistan batter Darwish Rasooli made his ODI debut during the second match against Afghanistan at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. However, it didn't turn out to be a memorable outing for the talented youngster as he struggled due to injury.

While fielding during the first innings of the match, Darwish Rasooli hurt his hamstring badly and was clearly in immense pain. The physio attended but he was taken off the field on a stretcher. During the second innings of the match, he came out to bat at No. 5 despite his injury concerns. However, he couldn't last long and immediately fell on the ground after facing his sixth ball.

The right-hander held his right hamstring while groaning in pain as he threw his bat and removed his helmet. India off-spinner Washington Sundar tried to help him but it was decided that the batter must go off the field for further treatment.

Is Darwish Rasooli Ruled Out of IND vs AFG 2nd ODI?

Currently, there is no word from the Afghanistan dressing room regarding Darwish Rasooli injury. However, it is unlikely that he will walk out to bat again in this match. Afghanistan are unlikely to risk a batter who has immense batting talent.

Darwish Rasooli hamstring injury came in his ODI debut, making it an unfortunate way for him not to take further part in this match. However, the talented right-hander will be looking to bounce back hard from this setback. This injury also puts his participation for the next match is doubt.

It was a surprise to see Rasooli coming out to bat during the IND vs AFG 2nd ODI given that his injury looked serious at first instance. However, the youngster showed courage and was determined to make his debut game a memorable one. Unfortunately, Darwish Rasooli debut ODI innings lasted just 6 balls.

Players Struggle Under Harsh Conditions

It wasn't just Rasooli, but several players from both teams suffered badly due to extreme heat at the Ekana Stadium, one of the biggest cricket stadiums in India. It is the peak of the summer season in North India, with the temperatures constantly around 40 degrees.

The conditions tested both teams but Afghanistan suffered a bit more as they fielded first. It was surprising to see Afghanistan electing to bowl first under these harsh conditions. Pacer Mohammad Saleem got down during the latter half of the first innings but recovered in time.

From the Indian team, skipper Shubman Gill struggled after completing his century and pulled out his hamstring. Gill didn't even come out on the field during the second innings of the match, with the vice-captain Shreyas Iyer taking charge.