New Delhi: India's preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy title defence received a huge blow on Saturday as star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh will miss the tomorrow's first practice match against New Zealand at Kennington Oval, London.
Earlier in the day, there were rumours that Yuvraj missed the training. But those fears were confirmed in the evening, when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a news alert from it's official Twitter handle about the 35-year-old's health status.
The Indian board revealed that there's "no major health concerns", but "will miss the first warm-up" game tomorrow.
NEWS ALERT: @YUVSTRONG12 is making steady progress from viral fever. No major health concerns. He will miss the first warm-up #CT17 pic.twitter.com/JjCxGADgsL
— BCCI (@BCCI) May 27, 2017
Regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders India has produced, Yuvi had helped India win two World Cup titles.
He's expected to play key role as India defend the title, which they won last term in 2013, under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's leadership.
India will start the title defence on June 4, against arch-rivals Pakistan, in a Group B match.
