Injured Gayle could miss the rest of the ODI series
From Caribbean 360
KOCHI, India, Thursday November 21, 2013, CMC – West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle could be out of action for up to four weeks, after suffering a hamstring pull during the first One Day International (ODI) against India in Kochi on Thursday.
Gayle is likely to miss the remaining two ODIs and the start of the New Zealand tour immediately after the series.
He suffered the injury when he was run-out for zero off the second ball of the innings.
Gayle failed to beat the direct hit from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and tumbled awkwardly, landing on his knee.
He was in pain and had to be carried off the field on a stretcher.
Gayle was initially treated at the ground by the orthopedic surgeon Dr Bipin Theruvil, before he was admitted to hospital.
An MRI scan found that there was a “hamstring tear on his left leg and small blood clot around”.
“The injuries will take at least two to four weeks to heal,” Dr Theruvil told reporters.
The West Indies test series in New Zealand begins on December 3 in Dunedin.
PHOTO: Gayle is likely to miss the remaining two ODIs and the start of the New Zealand tour immediately after the series.
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Chris Gayle injured, likely to be out of remainder of ODI series vs India
From NDTV India
Chris Gayle, who was run out in the second ball of West Indies innings, was rushed to a local hospital after he hurt himself while making a desperate dive to reach his crease. He was carried out of the ground in a stretcher.
Kochi: West Indies were dealt with a huge blow on Thursday after their flamboyant opening batsman Chris Gayle suffered a hamstring tear on his left leg during the first ODI against India here. Doctors who examined Gayle said that he would need two to four weeks to recover from his injury, which would mean that he is likely to be ruled out of the remainder of the three-match ODI series.
Gayle, who was run out in the second ball of West Indies innings, was rushed to a local hospital after he hurt himself while making a desperate dive to reach his crease. He was carried out of the ground in a stretcher.
Doctors from the private Medical Trust hospital, led by Orthopedic surgeon Bipin Theruvil, examined Gayle at the stadium and was administered first aid there. Later, he was taken to the same hospital.
An MRI scan at the hospital found that there was a “hamstring tear on his left leg and small blood clot around”.
“The injuries will take at least 2-4 weeks to heal,” Dr Bipin said.
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West Indies: 211-10 (48.5 overs) India: 212-4 (35.2 overs)
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