India Big blow before the third and final ODI against Englandwith the all-rounder washington beautiful Has been rejected. The decider at Lord’s will determine the winner of the three-match series, as both teams had solid wins in the opening two encounters.
The series has been produced similarly so far. India started the campaign with a resounding win at Edgbaston, where they bowled out England for 258 and easily chased down the target with six wickets to spare. captain Shubman Gill Leading from the front with a composed innings, India reached 262/4 in just 45.2 overs.
However, England responded strongly in the second ODI in Cardiff. The hosts restricted India to 233 runs before completing the chase in 44.1 overs, which is largely credit to Joe RootHis unbeaten innings of 99 runs. With the series tied at 1-1, all eyes are now on the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, where both sides will compete for the trophy.
Why was Washington Sundar out of the third ODI?
Washington suffered a right hamstring injury while batting during the second ODI in Cardiff. Although he managed to complete a brief spell of five balls at the crease, the discomfort was evident as he required heavy strapping on his right leg. The injury appeared to be so serious that it affected his movements immediately after his innings. Washington was seen struggling to climb the stairs leading to the dressing room and was later unable to take the field during England’s run chase.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) It was later confirmed that the 26-year-old has been ruled out of the Lord’s ODI. According to the board, he will undergo scans and seek expert medical advice to determine the severity of the injury and the next step in treatment. His absence is a notable blow for India, given that he provides balance with both bat and ball. Washington has been an important all-round option in the middle order, while also providing valuable overs of off-spin, especially in English conditions.
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Replacement for Washington announced
To cover for Washington’s absence, the selectors have included the left-arm spinning all-rounder Harsh Dubey In the squad for the series decider. Dubey recently made his ODI debut during India’s home series afghanistan And impressed in his first appearance itself. The youngster took figures of 3/47 in Dharamsala, showcasing his ability to perform well under pressure and earning another opportunity at the international level.
However, his inclusion does not guarantee a place in the playing eleven. India already has Akshar Patel Playing a similar all-round role, and making a decisive impact, the experienced left-arm spinner was named Player of the Match in the opening ODI. Washington’s injury could also have a different impact on India’s bowling combination. Instead of choosing another spin-bowling all-rounder, the team management may decide to bring in a specialist wrist-spinner. -Kuldeep Yadav In the eleventh. Interestingly, Kuldeep has not yet been included in the ongoing England tour, making him a strong candidate if India look to revamp their bowling attack.
India’s squad for the third ODI (updated): Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey.