India tour of UK: KS Bharat roped in as cover for Wriddhiman Saha
Updated On: 20 May, 2021 10:19 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Sources in the know of developments said it was a precautionary step with an eye on Saha`s recovery from COVID-19.
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Wriddhiman Saha. Pic/AFP
Wicketkeeper-batsman KS Bharat will be travelling to the UK with the India men`s squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand and five-match Test series against England.
The wicket-keeper is cover for Wriddhiman Saha who has just recovered from Covid-19. Although Saha has recovered in time to enter the bio-bubble in Mumbai before leaving for the UK on June 2, the selection committee did not take any chances and they decided to add Bharat to the group with an eye on the Covid-19 protocols and guidelines.
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