After losing a couple of Test Matches against England, here’s a piece of good news for the Indians. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah who had been out of action for a couple of tests and T20s and ODIs has been declared fit for the third test match which will be played from August 18 at Trent Bridge. However, questions about Virat Kohli’s fitness still prevail.

Bumrah had injured his left hand while playing the first game during Ireland in Dublin and also underwent a surgery in Leeds on July 4. He also underwent a rehabilitation before getting a call for India. During the last match he was spotted with his plaster. Though the pacer has been active in the nets, but the Indian team management is waiting for the plaster to come off.

Hardik Panya and Ravichandran Ashwin who had hurted their hands while batting in the second innings during the second test match. Ashwin was hurt twice. However, clouds of doubts continue to loom over Virat Kohli’s fitness. The players and the skipper took part in the gym session today.

Talking about Virat Kohli’s fitness Sunil Gavaskar said, “Virat Kohli has to assess his injury himself.. whether to take the risk or not.. But if I were the captain, I would want Kohli to play even if he's 50 per cent fit. He's such a crucial element. He has to play unless he can't bend or walk. At the end of the day he has to decide how much pain he can bear. For me Virat has to play."

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