From Jasprit Bumrah To Shreyas Iyer, 5 Team India Cricketers Who Will Miss WTC Final 2023 Vs Australia Due To Injury - In Pics

Jaydev Unadkat, the left-arm seamer, recently made a remarkable comeback to the Indian team after a hiatus of 12 years. He featured in the second Test against Bangladesh in December 2022 and was also part of the India-Australia Test series in February-March 2023. Unfortunately, Unadkat suffered a shoulder injury while bowling in the nets on April 30. Subsequently, he underwent scans in Mumbai and consulted with the BCCI's medical staff. Regrettably, the 31-year-old has been ruled out of IPL 2023 and is unlikely to recover in time for the WTC final. He is expected to begin his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

Shreyas Iyer last played in the fourth Test between India and Australia in March 2023, but he did not bat due to persistent back issues that have troubled him since the beginning of the year. Initially, the 28-year-old decided against surgery and focused on rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). However, in April, the BCCI provided an update stating that Iyer would undergo back surgery in London in the last week of April. Following the successful surgery, Iyer will require approximately three months to fully recover, which means he will miss the WTC final.

Rishabh Pant, known for his extraordinary performances, particularly his heroic innings at the Gabba, will, unfortunately, be absent from the WTC final. In a shocking incident on December 30, 2022, Pant was involved in a severe car accident while travelling from Delhi to Roorkee. Despite the car catching fire after hitting a divider, Pant miraculously escaped but sustained significant injuries. The young cricketer is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy, with hopes for his return to the team in the near future.

Jasprit Bumrah, the renowned fast bowler, has been sidelined since September 2022 due to a stress fracture. He recently underwent surgery in New Zealand and has commenced a six-week rehabilitation program at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Bumrah has been a key figure in India's Test side for the past five years, but unfortunately, he will not be part of the World Test Championship 2023 Final squad. His absence will be sorely felt as India faces Australia in the summit clash. The BCCI is making every effort to ensure Bumrah's fitness ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled for October-November in India.

KL Rahul, the star batter and captain of Lucknow Super Giants, encountered a hamstring injury while fielding during their match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2023. Despite the injury, Rahul bravely came out to bat for his struggling team but faced difficulties while running and had to decline singles. After the match against CSK, Rahul travelled to Mumbai for scans, which led to his exclusion from IPL 2023. The severity of the injury will determine the subsequent course of action, to be decided by the BCCI.