Sunrisers Hyderabad has lost their first match of the 13th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Virat Kohli’s team Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Hyderabad by 10 runs. Apart from the defeat in the match, Hyderabad has suffered a major setback in that match. In-form Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was injured while bowling. Due to this injury, Marsh may have to quit the tournament. However, no official statement came from Sunrisers Hyderabad about this. Marsh suffered a heel injury during the match against RCB.
Captain David Warner called Marsh to bowl for the 5th over against RCB. Marsh could bowl only four balls. In fact, on the second ball of his over, he got his leg twisted. Despite the pain, Marsh bowled two more balls, but after that, he gave up. Although Marsh came out to bat despite being injured. He came down to bat at number 10.
A source associated with the team has said that it is a serious injury and they can’t be sure whether he will be able to play in the following matches. If Marsh is not part of the IPL, then it would be a big setback for Hyderabad. Afghanistan’s star spinner Mohammad Nabi may get a place in the playing XI when Marsh is out. After the match, Captain David Warner praised Marsh. He said, “This injury does not look right. He showed great courage and came out to bat despite the pain.”