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Virat Kohli picks up injury ahead South Africa match

Written by Vipin Darwade

India captain Virat Kohli gave millions of fans a major scare ahead of India’s ICC World Cup 2019 opening match against South Africa. Kohli hurt his finger during India’s training session at Southampton on Saturday, four days prior to the South Africa match on June 5.

India physiotherapist Patrick Farhart spent a considerable amount of time attending Kohli’s injured right thumb during the training session on Saturday. He first used the magic spray before taping his thumb up.

There was no official word from the Indian team management or BCCI about Kohli’s injury but it is sure to keep everyone on the edge of their seats before India’s World Cup opener.

However, there is still enough time for Kohli to recover for Wednesday’s encounter against South Africa.

The World No. 2 ranked ODI side India, go into the World Cup tipped as joint favourites along with hosts and No. 1 ranked England.

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