Dravid undergoes corrective surgery

[champ]

it would have been better if dravid had got out to that no ball delivery than being hit like this .. :(( get well soon rahul ..

[Sachinism]

Fk SA tour! More importantly I wish Dravid speedy recovery. Health is more important than any sport. What kind of helmets are these? With technology today you can have a lighter and more stronger helmet.

We need him for the SA tour

[Riley's Girl]

We need him for the SA tour

Yes, you need him for the SA tour. Wish Rahul a speedy recovery and very potent pain medication.

[Watson87]

Allll is well. Get well soon paaji

[saneindian]

A fracture in the jaw means at least 2-3 weeks of recovery period. With all the dentures they insert, you are allowed to take only liquid food for 7-10 days , you cant talk properly and the pain is severe. Wsh Rahul a very speedy recovery.

[Gunner_Mania]

We need him for the SA tour

You can forget him for the SA tour. he is definitely be going to ruled out 2-3 weeks at the minimum. The first test starts in just about 10 days time. No way is he going to make the first test.

"He has got quite a nasty injury to his face," Kirsten said. "He is currently staying in Bangladesh. Later, he will consult a specialist to find out what needs to be done and how long he would be out. For Rahul, we don't have the long-term prognosis.

[Sachinism]

Is it definitely a fracture?

[Gunner_Mania]

He has a fracture on the cheek bone and it is learnt that he will be leaving for India tomorrow.

This from CI. http://www.cricinfo.com/bdeshvind2010/content/current/story/445796.html

[Sachinism]

Damn, not good signs

[Ram]

Breaking NEWS! - South African cricketers seen 'celebrating' Cape Town, Jan 26 It is being widely reported that many members of the South African test squad due to travel to India shortly for a two-test match series against the no.1 ranked test team, were seen dancing outside their homes and seen distributing sweets to kids. It is of particular interest that three three of South African faster bowlers picked for this tour, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Wayne Parnell, were seen dancing longer and harder than the others. When asked about this bizarre development, a key member of the South African team management who did not want to identify himself, had this to say - 'All the speculation that the reports of injuries to some key members of the Indian batting unit like Dravid, Laxman, Sachin and Yuvraj is the source of this new found joy is completely baseless. This dance routine is part of the radical new measures newly appointed coach Corrie Van Zyl has instituted to build team harmony and chemistry. Have you not seen the Phoenix Suns practice their new 'bowling' routine with Shaq last season? © Associated South African Press. :giggle:

[Riley's Girl]

Brilliant (if toatlly untrue) story Morris.:two_thumbs_up:

[rdthewall]

Get well soon "The Wall"

[rdthewall]

What's the use of helmet if the ball can do so much damage inspite of wearing it?

[Sachinism]

What's the use of helmet if the ball can do so much damage inspite of wearing it?

think of it this way, it would have been a lot worse had the helmet not been there

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Rahul wanted to play: Krish Rahul Dravid, who fractured his jaw during his 111 in the second Test against Bangladesh, had made himself available for the upcoming two Tests against South Africa, but the selectors decided to give him some rest. More... Rahul wanted to play: Krish - Team for the second Test after getting fitness updates: Chief selector Mumbai: Rahul Dravid, who fractured his jaw during his 111 in the second Test against Bangladesh, had made himself available for the upcoming two Tests against South Africa, but the selectors decided to give him some rest as doctors felt it is better not to play him at the moment. “Dravid was very keen to play but the doctors have advised him to rest as a precaution,” chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth said, after the selection committee meeting here Thursday to pick the squads for the first Test and the Board President’s XI match that precedes the Test. A statement issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed that Dravid had been advised three weeks’ rest, more or less ruling him out of the second Test as well. “We have selected the best possible team considering the number of injuries the team has had. This team is just for the first Test. We’ll decide on the team for the second Test after getting a fitness update (on the injured players),” Srikkanth said. More... Dravid feeling better BANGALORE: Rahul Dravid, who got back home on Wednesday, said he was feeling better and would consult NCA on his progress on Friday. Dravid said, “I am feeling much better. I will be meeting a few doctors and will also consult NCA for the progress. I already have reports of the doctors in Bangladesh. “I also will keep in touch with the Indian team physio and hope for the best.”

[graphic23]

Man, it would be great if Dravid could play the 1st test itself.

[Guest DeveGowda]

he even wanted to play ranji final..our Stupid BCCi didnt give him bit liverage...!

[achilles]

One of the few times that Kris has actually done the wise thing :giggle: If RD would've played with a suspect jaw, SA would've peppered him with bouncers galore. Its good to see he's been given the rest that he so deserves. If I were the selector and India's freedom was on the line, I would pick Rahul Dravid and be rest assured that even if he has a broken arm, he'll give it his all.

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Dravid undergoes corrective surgery Senior batsman Rahul Dravid underwent a minor corrective surgery on his injured left upper jaw at the Manipal Hospital. More... Dravid undergoes corrective surgery Press Trust of India 29 January 2010 (Bangalore) Senior batsman Rahul Dravid underwent a minor corrective surgery on his injured left upper jaw at the Manipal Hospital. The right-handed batsman, who broke his jaw during the second Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur, is expected to be discharged later in the day. The surgery was done by maxillofacial surgeon Dr Kishore Nayak. "Rahul Dravid suffered a depressed fracture of the left cheek bone (left zygomatic arch bone) and this was corrected using a standard open approach. He will be discharged from hospital and can resume normal activities in about 2 days," Dr H S Balal, medical director, Manipal hospital said. "However, he has been advised not to play cricket or any contact sports for about 2-3 weeks by the treating surgeon Dr Kishore Nayak. He will be reassessed for fitness on a regular basis," he added. The prolific India batsman had been struck on his jaw by a Shahadat Hossain bouncer during the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. He had retired hurt at 111, his 29th Test century. Dravid, who has been advised three weeks rest, has been ruled out of the Test series against South Africa. He is expected to be fit for third edition of the Indian Premier League in March.

[cowboysfan]

well that rules him out of the 2nd match too.