Twitter reacts after Prithvi Shaw injures his ankle during the practice game

The injury to their ace opener Prithvi Shaw dealt a severe blow to the Men in Blue after he rolled his ankle in a practice game this morning. Shaw got carried away off the field by the Indian team Physio and headed straight to the hospital for further investigations.

The unfortunate incident happened when Shaw attempted a catch at the deep mid-wicket boundary, off Max Bryant’s lofted shot. The Indian youngster leapt high and took the catch but, to maintain his balance, he rolled his left ankle on landing resulting in a grievous injury.

He later returned to the arena on crutches with the news confirming his unavailability for the Adelaide test. His chances of getting fit for Perth also appear dicey after the second test is due to start four weeks after the completion of the Adelaide test.

Scans reported a lateral ligament injury of his ankle and would undergo an intensive rehabilitation program to get himself fit for the remainder of the series.

India would now avail the services of Murali Vijay and K L Rahul to open the innings for India in the Adelaide test. The injury comes in the most inappropriate time for Shaw who had hit a debut century against the West Indies in Rajkot to end the series with 237 runs from his three innings.

He impressed in the warm-up game against Cricket Australia Eleven when he scored a scintillating half-century to end on 66 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground which included eleven fours.

Shaw impressed everyone with his shot selection and temperament at such a young age inviting reminiscents of the Great Sachin Tendulkar. The Australian crowd would need to wait a bit longer to see this young prodigy in action.

In case of Shaw being ruled out the Australian test series, India may consider replacing him either with Shikhar Dhawan or Mayank Agarwal with the latter emerging as the top scorer in the 2017/18 Ranji season garnering 1160 runs for Karnataka.

Twitter reacted after Shaw's injury,

Unfortunate. Very unfortunate. Was looking forward to see Shaw bat at Adelaide....not to be. Ligament tear in the ankle can take 3 weeks or more. Perth in doubt too. Wish him a speedy recovery. #AusvInd

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 30, 2018

#India starts its tour of #Australia with some bad news as star batsman #prithvishaw aka @PrithviShaw is injured. He is ruled out of the next week’s 1st Test at Adelaide with an ankle injury sustained during the third day of India’s tour game. https://t.co/l3Zbxmhou9

— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) November 30, 2018

Just In: Blow for India before the start of Test series as Prithvi Shaw has been ruled out of 1st Test in Adelaide after ankle scans reveal a lateral ligament injury. He will undergo an intensive rehabilitation program to hasten the recovery #INDvAUS #PrithviShaw

— Ateet Sharma (@Ateet_Sharma) November 30, 2018

Prithvi Shaw back from hospital. Ankle all strapped up, walking with crutches. This doesn't look good for the first Test. Official update awaited. #AusvInd

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 30, 2018

Big injury scare for India: Prithvi Shaw appears to have rolled his ankle attempting to take a catch on the boundary. Being carried off the field in significant pain. #CAXIvIND

— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) November 29, 2018

Not a good news to wake up to - young gun Prithvi Shaw has hurt his left ankle badly while fielding on Day 3 of the warm-up game. Taken to hospital for scans. Injury looks serious. Big setback before 1st Test. Let's pray for young man's quick recovery #IndvsAus #PrithviShaw pic.twitter.com/8Su1wHA3Fe

— Ateet Sharma (@Ateet_Sharma) November 30, 2018

This is not a good sign for Indian cricket. Prithvi Shaw rolled his ankle going for a catch in the outfield. Has gone off for scans...doesn’t look good @BCCI pic.twitter.com/ZLs2uqzTjf

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) November 30, 2018

It’ll be a big setback for India if Prithvi Shaw isn’t available for the Tests.

— Raj Ramani (@RajRamani12) November 30, 2018

Wishing Prithvi Shaw to recover fast from his ankle injury... pic.twitter.com/U04HN8JE3i

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhisfan) November 30, 2018

It pains me to even look at the picture, just imagine the pain of Prithvi Shaw... Just was keenly looking forward to seeing him bat this series, guess that will have to wait 😐 #INDvAIS #CAXIvIND #AUSvIND

— Abhijith S (@Abhi_mania) November 30, 2018

Big blow for India ahead of the #Adelaide test. #Prithvishaw participation in serious doubt after he injures his left ankle while attempting a catch during the practice match. #AUSvIND

— Manoj Dimri (@manoj_dimri) November 30, 2018

Oh, man. This is Prithvi Shaw’s ankle today. Injuries are the worst thing about sport. I’ve done both ankles at basketball. It’s agony and they still give me trouble. Hope the kid can get back to full health. pic.twitter.com/W6s73NUWFa

— Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) November 30, 2018

Prithvi Shaw on crutches, doubtful for Adelaide testhttps://t.co/t8geQ3MFft#CAXIvIND #AUSvIND #PritviShaw pic.twitter.com/G20wegXpbw

— XtraTime (@greymind43) November 30, 2018