No serious concerns over Virat Kohli’s shoulder injury: BCCI

Indian cricket team heaved a sigh of relief when the medical reports confirmed that there were no “serious concerns” with regards to captain Virat Kohli’s shoulder injury and the treatment will assist him participate in the rest of the third Test.

Kohli could not field after landing awkwardly on his right shoulder while trying to save a boundary in the post-lunch session.

BCCI issued a statement, making it clear that Kohli is getting treatment for a mere strain and there was nothing to worry.

“The BCCI Medical Team confirms that Indian Captain Mr Virat Kohli is presently undergoing treatment to recuperate from a strain in his right shoulder. Relevant investigations have revealed that there are no serious concerns, which will hamper his speedy recovery from a strain in his right shoulder due to a fall while fielding on Day 1 of the third Paytm Test against Australia in Ranchi,” BCCI said in a statement.

“He will continue to receive treatment, which will assist him to participate in the rest of the match,” the statement added.

India’s fielding coach R Sridhar had said Kohli was taken off the field as a precautionary measure.

“There was a shock on his right shoulder, that’s the current status. But the exact status of the injury will be known by tomorrow morning after we get the scan reports. We took precaution today to make sure that the injury does not aggravate,” Sridhar said.

NEWS ALERT – Captain Virat Kohli recuperating from shoulder strain. Relevant investigations have revealed that there are no serious concerns pic.twitter.com/v5tgdZlKHx

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