Saha has stiffness in the neck, KS Bharat keeping wickets

Kanpur, Nov 27, : India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Sha was forced to replace him on Saturday, the third day, of the first Test against New Zealand at Green Park here.

He had developed stiffness in his neckThe Board of Control for Cricket in India, (BCCI), stated that its medical team was monitoring Saha’s progress and that KS Bharat would take wickets in his absence.

According to the BCCI, Widhiman Saha suffers from stiffness in his neck.The BCCI medical team is treating him.They will monitor his progress.In his absence, KS Bharat will continue to take wickets.

" The statement did not mention when Saha could return to keep wickets.Saha scored one run in Indias first innings.

He was then caught by Blundell, a wicketkeeper who was bowling Tim Southee.Shreyas had hit a hundred on debut Friday to support India, but a five-wicket haul from Tim Southee, followed by half-centuries from openers Will Young & Tom Latham, helped New Zealand stay on top of the second day.India was bowled out for 345 by New Zealand in 57 overs at stumps.New Zealand was 129/0 in 57 runs, trailing the hosts with 216 runs.

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