KOLKATA: As Ireland readies to take on South Africa in the Group B match against South Africa it is worried about the fitness of its in-form pacer Trent Johnston. Reports have surfaced that things are not well with him. With Tuesday match being important for both the teams it would be seen whom Ireland will play in place of Johnston if he is rested.
The experienced pacer led his team from the front against India in Bangalore. He was looking dangerous as he scalped two wickets in five over. But he was forced to take rest midway after a knee injury. He came to nest but was didn’t bowl.
This shows that he is not hundred percent fit to play the match. But if Ireland is to stay in the contest it has to win its two matches against South Africa and Netherlands. For Ireland to win these two matches it is important that its star bowler Johnston is back in the side. After their spectacular win over England, giant-killer Ireland is ready to take on any team.
However, it was defeated by India in the very next match. Will Ireland be able to repeat its earlier performance against SA on Tuesday? This and other questions are being debated by cricket buffs all over the world.
The return of the pacer is important to Ireland’s good performance in the rest of the matches. It is understood that he will be back before the crunch game on March 15. Ireland team manager Barry Chambers said: "We will assess his fitness tomorrow morning. He did not bowl today and had some regular exercises and cardio sessions."
The experienced pacer led his team from the front against India in Bangalore. He was looking dangerous as he scalped two wickets in five over. But he was forced to take rest midway after a knee injury. He came to nest but was didn’t bowl.
This shows that he is not hundred percent fit to play the match. But if Ireland is to stay in the contest it has to win its two matches against South Africa and Netherlands. For Ireland to win these two matches it is important that its star bowler Johnston is back in the side. After their spectacular win over England, giant-killer Ireland is ready to take on any team.
However, it was defeated by India in the very next match. Will Ireland be able to repeat its earlier performance against SA on Tuesday? This and other questions are being debated by cricket buffs all over the world.
The return of the pacer is important to Ireland’s good performance in the rest of the matches. It is understood that he will be back before the crunch game on March 15. Ireland team manager Barry Chambers said: "We will assess his fitness tomorrow morning. He did not bowl today and had some regular exercises and cardio sessions."
