Sat Jan 25 17:20:49 IST 2025: ## Injury Crisis Hits India’s T20I Squad Against England; Shivam Dube Recalled
**Chennai, India** – The Indian cricket team is facing a mounting injury crisis during its ongoing T20I series against England. The latest blow comes with the news that all-rounder Nitish Reddy has been ruled out of the series with a side strain sustained in practice. Reddy, who made a memorable Test debut earlier this month, will undergo further treatment at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Adding to India’s woes, Rinku Singh has also been sidelined with a low back spasm, ruling him out of the second and third T20Is. The availability of fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who missed the first match, remains uncertain for the second game in Chennai.
In response to these setbacks, the BCCI has called up Shivam Dube, a member of India’s victorious 2024 T20 World Cup squad, and Ramandeep Singh to bolster the team. Dube’s recall has sparked discussion, with former Indian opener Aakash Chopra advocating for a longer run for the all-rounder, questioning his recent absence from the team despite his World Cup contribution.
The updated Indian squad now includes Suryakumar Yadav (C), Axar Patel (VC), Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shivam Dube, and Ramandeep Singh. The team will be hoping to overcome its injury problems and secure victory in the remaining matches of the series.
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