Rahul Dravid Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 With little improvement in his health over the last 10 days' date=' India's [ Images '] opener Gautam Gambhir, who suffered a concussion after a fall, could be packing his bags to return home. This could be a big blow to India's campaign in the forthcoming one-day series, as they are already without the services of Zaheer Khan [ Images ], Yuvraj Singh [ Images ], Harbhajan Singh [ Images ] and Virender Sehwag [ Images ], all of whom are out with injuries. Gautam GambhirIndia were whitewashed 4-0 in the Test series; lost their number one Test rankings and are in danger of suffering a similar debilitating fate in the one-day series, starting with the opening match in Chester-le-Street on September 3. Gambhir had backpedalled in an attempt to catch out Kevin Pietersen [ Images ] at mid-on on the second day of the final Test at the Oval on August 19 but tripped and fell on his head and subsequently suffered from blurred vision. He didn't open in both innings of the Oval Test and came down late in the order, contributing little by way of runs. Since then, he has visited doctors and got MRI scans done which have shown clean results, yet Gambhir's condition hasn't improved. Gambhir's case seems similar to the one suffered by South African fast bowler Dale Steyn [ Images ]. During last year's Champions' League [ Images ] T20 semi-final between Chennai Super Kings [ Images ] and Royal Challengers [ Images ] Bangalore, Steyn had backpedalled to catch out Michael Hussey [ Images ] and fell on his head. Steyn's MRI scans too showed little but the paceman took 3-4 weeks to get himself sorted. By the looks of it, Gambhir could also suffer a similar fate and be out of action for 3-4 weeks, making him doubtful even for a one-day series, when England [ Images ] visit to India in early October. http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/india-england-no-improvement-in-gambhirs-health/20110829.htm great news. :two_thumbs_up:
kabira Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 He should have been sent home as soon as 4th test match was over, even if he clean MRI scans.
J P K Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 Gambhir to consult Manchester eye specialist Senior pro Gautam Gambhir will consult an eye specialist in Manchester, on Tuesday. Whether he remains with Team India for the rest of the tour, or comes home, is going to be decided once he's through with that appointment. After being battered in the four-Test series, India now face England in a T20 International and five ODIs. The injury-prone Gambhir landed on his head while trying to catch Kevin Pietersen on Day II of the final Test, at The Oval, on August 19. He couldn't open in either innings there, following "mild concussion," and his vision has since been blurred. It's worrying, to say the least. "We wanted Gautam to consult an eye specialist today, but none was available because of a Bank Holiday... Now, he will see one in Manchester tomorrow," a somewhat worried manager, Shivlal Yadav, told The Telegraph on Monday, from Leicester. The team was to leave for Manchester immediately after the T20 match against Leicestershire. Asked if the national selectors had been alerted to the possibility of sending yet another replacement, Shivlal said: "But we can't jump the gun, can we? Let's wait for the specialist's opinion." Selector Raja Venkat has reached England, while Yashpal Sharma is going to be there on Tuesday. The other three ' Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Narendra Hirwani and Surendra Bhave ' are at home. The 29-year-old Gambhir was himself non-committal on his immediate future in an SMS to this newspaper: "Don't know as yet." It has been an absolutely awful summer for Gambhir, who had to miss the tour of the West Indies owing to a shoulder injury. Not that the injury at The Oval was Gambhir's first in England. Struck on his left elbow by a sweep from Matt Prior during the Lord's Test, he sat out the next one (Trent Bridge) and ended up making no impact in the series. But, then, nobody did ' except Rahul Dravid. If it comes to that, Shikhar Dhawan may be the one rushed to England as the newest replacement. Already out are Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma. Footnote: Should Gambhir have to return, then there will be a question mark over his availability for the forthcoming CLT20 qualifiers. Gambhir is the Kolkata Knight Riders captain. http://cricket.yahoo.com/cricket/news/article?id=item/2.0/-/story/cricket.yahoonews.com/gambhir-consult-manchester-eye-specialist-20110830/
Sidhoni Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Steyn also had such a injury, was fully healed after 5-6 weeks
Sid Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Dhawan getting rewards for his good scores in EPT :D
Cricket Tragic Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Why not Manish Pandey then??????? Because he is a useless hack.
Sid Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Because he is a useless hack. :hysterical::hysterical:
Dravid Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Because he is a useless hack. dhawan is more of an improvement?:hysterical:
master22 Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Because he is a useless hack. did u base your opinion on him by just watching some t20 games?
J P K Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 Concussed Gambhir to return home In a major setback to the Indians, Gautam Gambhir has been detected to be suffering from concussion and will return to India. "He went to an eye specialist today and it seems he continues to suffer from concussion," Shivlal Yadav, the Indian team manager informed. According to Yadav no replacement has been named yet and Dhoni would be speaking to the Indian board top brass and the selectors on the subject. http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/current/story/530480.html finally drama over gambhir sent back
saneindian Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 GG should have been sent back right after the 4th test. And given the fitness of PK and RPS, I will not be surprised to see us needing 1-2additional pacers as well. BCCI should have sent some more reserves.
Pagalpanti Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Robin Uthappa should be brought in, surely better than Indian Afretard(Yusuf Pathan)
Texy Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 where the hell is Ambati Rayudu???? he's an attacking player....he should b in the team!!!
WC2011INDIA Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 How about Saurabh Tiwary and Manoj Tiwary? Both did very well in Emerging Players Tournament. Infact, both scored 100+ in an inning. #3 spot would be solid for either of them Manoj already got opportunity in West Indies, but didn't deliver. Maybe #3 or #4 spot will suit him more.
rajmarie Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Agreed about Manoj Tiwary option. He should be given proper oppourtunity.
maniac Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 gandhi ji ke 3 bandar,bura mat dekho=gambhir,bura mat bolo=dhoni,bura mat suno=sehwag. :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
yoda Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Good. He should be well rested for CL. :hahaha: On a more serious note, hope he gets better soon.
rkt.india Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 Because he is a useless hack. Have you seen Manish Pandey play in ranji trophy..dont judge him based on T20. He is not a T20 player, just try to manufactures shots in T20s. You must watch his innings in final of Ranji trophy against Mumbai. He battled a lone hand there.
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