Kumble to return for operation, to miss one-day series as well
Leg-spinner Anil Kumble is flying back to India after it was discovered that his fractured jaw bone will have to be operated upon, Indian team physio Andrew Leipus said in St John's (Antigua) on Sunday.
Kumble was hit by a sharp lifting delivery from Merv Dillon on Saturday during India's first innings. He spit blood on the pitch, and although he batted on bravely was dismissed soon.
"The first x-ray did not reveal the fracture. But Anil had severe pain and couldn't sleep the whole night. So we felt something was wrong and went for another x-ray, which revealed the fracture," Leipus said on television.
Leipus added that the fracture ran deep and an operation was necessary.
Since that might also affect his diet, Kumble might not be fit enough to play, Leipus said.
"The injury is not major, but it is just that he can't play," the physio said.
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