Jay Shah in discussion with the head coach Rahul Dravid confirms that Rohit has flown back to Mumbai to consult a specialist and will miss the third and final ODI on Saturday.
But a call on his availability for the Test series starting December 14. Skipper Rohit Sharma ruled out of the two-match Test series. As the cricketer is in pain with a dislocated left thumb.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah shared an official update on the skipper’s fitness.
“The BCCI Medical Team assessed him and he underwent scans at a local hospital in Dhaka. He has flown to Mumbai for specialist consultation and will miss the final ODI. A call on his availability for the upcoming Test series will be taken later.
Though the BCCI chose to keep the cards close to their chest, it would need a miracle for Rohit to regain full fitness and join the squad back in time for the Test series. A dislocated finger generally takes at least two weeks to heal and on top of it all, the India captain also suffered a cut that required stitches.
Rohit came out to bat late in the innings heavily taped-up thumb to try and win the match. To keep the series alive in the second ODI. Although, it is unlikely to see a similar risk would be taken for the Test series. Looking towards the India’s busy home schedule with the series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia in mind.
IND vs BAN: If Rohit’s recovery is a question, who can be the replacement ?
If Rohit does not recover then KL Rahul will lead India in the Test series and Abhimanyu Easwaran, who is currently in Bangladesh with the India A squad. Will be a addition to the to the squad as a backup opener.
There are injury concerns over senior cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami too. The duo supposed to be there for the ODI series. Although ruled out due to injuries. If they also don’t join the squad then doors might open a few more India A cricketers. Pacers Navdeep Saini, and Mukesh Kumar have done really well in the two unofficial Tests and so has left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar.
The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added Kuldeep Yadav to India’s squad for the third and final ODI.
India’s squad for 3rd ODI against Bangladesh: KL Rahul (C) (WK), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shahbaz Ahmed, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik, Kuldeep Yadav.
