Hanuma Vihari to undergo county stint with Warwickshire

Hanuma Vihari is an Indian all-rounder who has represented the side in Tests. He played in the Indian Premier League for Delhi Capitals, having previously played for Sunrisers Hyderabad. To strengthen his bid for Test recall, he is eyeing a county stint with Warwickshire.

<p>Indian all-rounder Hanuma Vihari has represented Team India in the longest format. However, his recent outing in Australia was cut short by a torn hamstring, leading him to miss the home Tests against England.</p>

Indian all-rounder Hanuma Vihari has represented Team India in the longest format. However, his recent outing in Australia was cut short by a torn hamstring, leading him to miss the home Tests against England.

<p>As of now, he would not feature for any side in the Indian Premier League 2021. Meanwhile, he has his eyes set on Test return, especially the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand at Lord's, followed by the five-Test series in England.</p>

As of now, he would not feature for any side in the Indian Premier League 2021. Meanwhile, he has his eyes set on Test return, especially the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand at Lord's, followed by the five-Test series in England.

<p>In a bid for his Test recall, Viihari has signed for a county stint with Warwickshire. According to <em>PTI</em>, he has already left for the United Kingdom and is scheduled to play at least three games with the side in the upcoming County Championship.</p>

In a bid for his Test recall, Viihari has signed for a county stint with Warwickshire. According to PTI, he has already left for the United Kingdom and is scheduled to play at least three games with the side in the upcoming County Championship.

<p>"Yes, Vihari will be playing in the English county side for Warwickshire this season. He would play a few games. He is already in England now. The contract is being chalked out. He will play a minimum of three games. We are trying to figure out if there is a chance to play a few more," a BCCI official was quoted as saying by the agency.</p>

"Yes, Vihari will be playing in the English county side for Warwickshire this season. He would play a few games. He is already in England now. The contract is being chalked out. He will play a minimum of three games. We are trying to figure out if there is a chance to play a few more," a BCCI official was quoted as saying by the agency.

<p>"With a curtailed domestic season this time and Vihari being a part of the Test side, he needs match practice. All his other Test colleagues are part of the IPL teams, including Cheteshwar (Pujara). Even if it's white-ball games, they will be fit and match-ready," the source added.</p>

"With a curtailed domestic season this time and Vihari being a part of the Test side, he needs match practice. All his other Test colleagues are part of the IPL teams, including Cheteshwar (Pujara). Even if it's white-ball games, they will be fit and match-ready," the source added.

<p>After undergoing intense rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, Vihari made his comeback in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. But, he could barely manage runs, barring a game where he slammed a half-century.</p>

After undergoing intense rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, Vihari made his comeback in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. But, he could barely manage runs, barring a game where he slammed a half-century.

<p>Vihari has become the second Indian cricketer this season to go on a country stint. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer was had also signed a county deal with Lancashire for the season. However, his recent injury of a partially dislocated shoulder has put that stint in doubt.</p>

Vihari has become the second Indian cricketer this season to go on a country stint. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer was had also signed a county deal with Lancashire for the season. However, his recent injury of a partially dislocated shoulder has put that stint in doubt.