IndiaThe concern over the all-rounder’s injury deepened on Sunday washington beautiful Has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the ODI series against new zealand Due to a rib injury sustained during the opening match in Vadodara. The setback comes at a time when the Indian camp is grappling with several fitness issues ahead of a busy domestic season.
Washington Sundar ruled out of ODI phase with rib injury
The 26-year-old suffered discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling in the first ODI. Sundar managed to complete five overs for 27 runs, but he had to leave the field in the middle of New Zealand’s innings. He did not return to the field for the rest of the innings, raising initial concerns among the team management and medical staff.
Despite the injury, Sundar showed commendable resilience to bat at No. 8 during India’s chase. Despite being clearly in discomfort, he contributed in the tense phase of the match as India won by four wickets. However, post-match assessment confirmed that the injury required careful monitoring, ruling him out of the remaining games.
Remarkably, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development, adding that Sundar was ruled out after the onset of pain in the rib area. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to prevent injury aggravation, especially given the long international calendar ahead.
“Washington Sundar reported severe discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling during the first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday. He will undergo further scans, following which the BCCI medical team will seek expert opinion. Washington has been ruled out of the remaining two matches of the ODI series.” Read BCCI’s statement.
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Sundar’s replacement announced
After Sundar’s exit from the ODI series, BCCI confirmed that the men’s selection committee has announced the names. Ayush Badoni As his replacement in the team. The young all-rounder has been included to strengthen India’s options ahead of the remaining two matches of the series. Badoni is expected to join the team in Rajkot, which will host the second ODI on January 14, and will be available for selection as the team management looks to reshuffle its combination following Sundar’s injury.
“The men’s selection committee has named Ayush Badoni as his replacement. Badoni will join the team in Rajkot, the venue of the second ODI.” BCCI was added.
India worried over growing injury list
Sundar is the third Indian player to continuously struggle with injury problems. wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant Earlier, the young batsman was ruled out of the ODI series due to side strain. Tilak Verma Will not be able to play the first three T-20 matches after groin surgery. The growing list of unavailable players has increased the pressure on the team management as they aim to manage the workload without compromising on performance.
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