Summary
The Board of Control for Cricket in India says he will not play the five One Day International matches.
He may join the India A team for a practice match after he passes a health check.
Key Points
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Prasidh Krishna is a fast bowler for the Indian cricket team.
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A hamstring injury is a strain to a muscle in the back of the thigh.
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He needs fitness clearance before he can bowl in matches again.
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The injury keeps him out of the upcoming One Day International series against New Zealand.
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He could play for the India A team in a four‑day practice match once cleared.
New Words to Learn
5 wordshamstring
muscle at the back of the thigh that helps you run
fitness clearance
doctor’s okay that you are healthy enough to play
One Day International
a cricket game that is finished in one day
practice match
a game played to help players get ready
Return to Play assessment
a test to see if a player is safe to start playing again
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