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Washington Sundar has been withdrawn from India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies. The all-rounder will instead return to domestic cricket and represent his state in the Ranji Trophy ahead of India’s Test series against New Zealand.
Naman Dhir has been named as Sundar’s replacement in the T20I squad. The change comes after India completed a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against West Indies, with the third ODI scheduled for October 3 in Chandigarh.
Naman Dhir replaces Washington Sundar for West Indies T20Is, all-rounder turns to Ranji Trophy
The BCCI confirmed that Washington Sundar will not be part of India’s T20I squad against West Indies. The selection committee, in consultation with the team management, has opted to give him an opportunity to play red-ball cricket before the Test series against New Zealand.
“Meanwhile, the Senior Selection Committee, in consultation with the team management, has decided to withdraw Washington Sundar from India’s squad for the T20I series against the West Indies,” the BCCI stated.
“The decision has been taken in view of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. With the Ranji Trophy season commencing on October 11, Washington will get an opportunity to play red-ball cricket for his state team and prepare for the Test series,” the board added.
India’s updated T20I squad: Shreyas Iyer [C], Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan [WK], Sanju Samson [WK], Tilak Varma [VC], Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Naman Dhir
Naman Dhir suffered massive injury scare in 2nd ODI vs West Indies
Naman Dhir had earlier raised concerns during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati after he walked off the field while bowling.
Dhir had stepped up with the ball after Prasidh Krishna suffered a hamstring injury and was able to bowl 6.1 overs. He had initially twisted his ankle but later received attention before leaving the field.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, however, played down the concern after the match. He clarified that Dhir was dealing with cramps rather than a serious ankle injury and confirmed that the all-rounder was doing fine.
Naman Dhir's workload increased considerably because of Prasidh's injury, but he managed to complete his additional bowling responsibility. His availability for the T20I series has now been confirmed through his inclusion in the updated squad.
India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ODI series. In the first ODI, India chased down West Indies' 295/7 with eight wickets in hand, with Shubman Gill scoring 110 and Virat Kohli remaining unbeaten on 139. Kuldeep Yadav also picked up four wickets.
Prasidh Krishna replaced by Anshul Kamboj for 3rd ODI vs West Indies
Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the third ODI after sustaining a left hamstring injury during the second match in Guwahati. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Anshul Kamboj as his replacement.
“Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna sustained a left hamstring injury during the second ODI in Guwahati and has been ruled out of the third ODI. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Anshul Kamboj as Prasidh’s replacement. Kamboj will join the squad in Chandigarh,” the BCCI stated.
India’s updated ODI squad:
Shubman Gill [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul [VC, WK], Dhruv Jurel [WK], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj
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