ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Reacts As Shikhar Dhawan Gets Ruled Out

India’s southpaw batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019. Dhawan had suffered a blow to the left hand in the second match against Australia on 9th June. Thus, the left-hander had a fractured thumb and it was expected that he would recuperate within three weeks time.

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However, it wasn’t to be as Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed that Dhawan has been ruled out of the entire tournament. Dhawan had scored a fine knock of 117 runs off just 109 balls against Australia. But Dhawan was injured in the same match when he was hit on the hand by Pat Cummins. Dhawan scored 125 runs in the two innings he played in the tournament.

Huge blow for India.

Consequently, it is a big blow for the Indian team as Shikhar Dhawan has been a consistent performer in the major events of the ICC. Dhawan was the golden bat holder for the Champions Trophy edition of 2013 and 2017. Furthermore, he was India’s leading run-getter in the 2015 World Cup edition. Hence, it is a big disappointment for India as well as Shikhar Dhawan.

Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant was called in as a cover for the southpaw batsman. Consequently, the left-hander will replace Shikhar Dhawan. Pant has impressed with his pyrotechnics and it would be interesting to note whether he would get his chance in the playing XI.

Dhawan has a great record in ICC events.

On the other hand, India has got off to a good start in the tournament. The Indian team has won three out of their four matches and they look set to qualify for the semifinal stage.

In fact, Men in Blue have savoured success against South Africa, Australia and Pakistan whereas their match against New Zealand was called off due to rain. India will next play Afghanistan at Rose Bowl, Southampton on 22nd June.

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Here is how Twitter reacted to Shikhar Dhawan’s injury.

Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup 2019 with thumb fracture#CWC19 #teamindia

— Akhil Gupta ? (@Guptastats92) June 19, 2019

Shikhar Dhawan in ICC ODI events (CWC & CT):

Innings – 20
Runs – 1238
Average – 65.16
Centuries – 6
Fifties – 4

Dhawan has scored 25.81% of India's runs in those 20 matches; the highest % by any player for his team in major ICC ODI events. #CWC19 #India

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) June 19, 2019

To be in supreme touch, and then be declared out of the Cricket World Cup would surely hurt as a sore thumb. Get well soon #Gabbar #ShikharDhawan @SDhawan25 #CWC19

— Vikrant Dange (@Write2Freedom) June 19, 2019

It is a huge blow for India as Shikhar Dhawan is ruled out of the entire World Cup. He was expected to be fit around the semi-finals. Dhawan has had a love affair with ICC events. However, it wasn't to be this time around. #CWC19 #BCCI #India #shikhardhawan

— Gautam chauhan (@Gautamchauhan2) June 19, 2019

Really unfortunate that Mr. ICC is no longer a part of #TeamIndia for the #CWC19. Wish Dhawan a speedy recovery….

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 19, 2019

It's so heartbreaking to be ruled out of a world cup due to injury, my heart goes out to @SDhawan25. Well done on your contribution so far buddy, get well soon. #Dhawan #ICCCricketWorldCup2019

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) June 19, 2019

Heartbreak for @SDhawan25 to be ruled out of the World Cup. He was in terrific touch till the injury. Wouldn’t have been easy to accept this decision, but medical advise must prevail. @RishabPant777 drafted into squad, something which many believed he should have been originally

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 19, 2019

Massive blow for Team India as Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the ICC World Cup 2019. It's more than a heartbreak – – for a dominating player who have had delivered the punch, particularly in English conditions when it came to such prestigious ICC events. #CWC19 #CWC2019

— Tahir Ibn Manzoor (@TahirIbnManzoor) June 19, 2019

My heart goes out to @SDhawan25. Playing in a World Cup, and hopefully winning it, is a dream. If India do win it, he can be proud that he contributed with that wonderful century.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 19, 2019

So #Dhawan is ruled out of the #WorldCup – Not so great news considering he was in supreme form, more so, this is one event you wouldn't want to miss. Wishing @SDhawan25 a speedy recovery. Get well soon champion #ShikharDhawan #CWC2019

— Mikkhail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) June 19, 2019

#ShikharDhawan ruled out of the world cup and Rishabh Pant set to replace him.

Meanwhile, Ambati Rayudu reaction. pic.twitter.com/43dVFMLNre

— Sohail (@sohailrocks11) June 19, 2019

Feeling so bad for @SDhawan25. Toiled for #CWC19 for 4 years. Was in top shape and form. One hit and the dream shatters ? Sorry #ShikharDhawan

— Manak Gupta (@manakgupta) June 19, 2019

One has to feel for Dhawan. Was in form and might have been playing in his last World Cup. #Dhawan

— Nitin Naik (@toi_nitinnayak) June 19, 2019