Sachin will miss the 2nd test and it is almost confirmed that he is suffering from the groin injury. He was already advised to take two weeks rest which he didn't pay attention to.
He was also not in the field but had a substitute fielder. He missed part of the fielding on 1st, 2nd and 4th day. He was not in the picture on 5th day.
Anil Kumble, the skipper, who also felt a strain in the groin area, did not risk bowling too many overs. As the game was trending towards draw, both Sachin and Kumble felt that it is safe to take a back seat rather than risking their future.
Kumble's situation will be evaluated on April 2, a day before the start of the 2nd test.
Kaif is looked as a replacement for Sachin and he will be joining the team for the second test in Ahemadabad.
RP Singh also seemed to be unfit for the 2nd test. He recently recovered from hamstring injury, but he seems to be not fit 100 per cent.
Let us hope that Kumble recovers faster though Sachin is not available for 2nd test. Get well soon guys!
In the meantime, Ishanth Sharma has been declared fit and will most likely to play in the 2nd test.
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