Allrounder Washington Sundar is more likely to miss no less than the following two IPL matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad after struggling break up webbing in his bowling hand, head coach Tom Moody has mentioned. A disciplined bowling effort adopted by skipper Kane Williamson’s half-century helped SRH beat Gujarat Titans by eight wickets on the D.Y. Patil Stadium on Monday night time.
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During the match nonetheless, Washington bought injured and couldn’t bowl his full quota of overs. His three wicketless overs – two of which have been within the powerplay – went for simply 14 runs.
“Washington has torn the webbing in his proper hand, between his thumb and first finger. We should monitor that over the following two-three days. Hopefully, it isn’t a major blow. I’d think about it’d take in all probability every week or so to calm down,” SRH coach Moody said after the win.
In their next two upcoming outings, Sunrisers will take on Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings on Friday and Sunday, respectively.
Playing for a team that is thin on spin bowling, Washington has been the lone specialist tweaker for the Sunrisers so far this season.
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Since giving away 47 runs in his three wicketless overs against Rajasthan Royals in his team’s opener, Washington has picked 4 for 63 across 11 overs.
Laid low by injury and illness over the last few months. Washington had missed India’s three T20Is against West Indies in February after suffering a hamstring while fielding during the third ODI in Ahmedabad.
He had also missed the second half of IPL in the UAE last year after hurting his finger.
Meanwhile, the injury to batter Rahul Tripathi, which forced him to retire hurt midway through their chase against the Titans, isn’t a serious one.
After falling on the ground right after hitting a six, he needed medical attention.
“He’s fine, he’s just getting cramped,” Moody mentioned.
“It’s humid circumstances and we get him to run to hotspots, so he covers loads of floor within the first two-three overs.
“That is one thing we may have to take a look at to ensure we get the utmost out of him with the bat as a result of clearly, he’s a really helpful participant for us.”
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