Cheteshwar Pujara was hit on his helmet by a bouncer from Neil Wagner through the second day of the WTC Finals in Southampton on Saturday. New Zealand’s Wagner was instantly seen approaching Pujara, as India’s physio additionally rushed to verify on him.
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Pujara performed 35 dot balls earlier than being out of bounds, however his third-wicket partnership with India captain Virat didn’t final very lengthy.
In the thirty seventh over, Wagner bowled a bouncer at a pace of 130 kmph, which broke Pujara’s helmet and the again safety of the helmet was torn. Pujara formed for a pull however missed the ball and it hit the grille of his helmet.
Just a few overs later, Pujara once more missed the swing of the ball as Trent Boult struck a late inswing and India misplaced the massive wicket of their No. 3 batsman at 8.
Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are presently within the center for India within the second season.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
