IND vs ENG: BCCI’s big decision before the third ODI, injured Washington Sundar out; Entry of this star all-rounder

New Delhi. The three-match ODI series between India and England has now reached its most exciting turn. The series between the two teams is tied at 1-1 and the decisive match will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday. Before this match, a big change has been seen in the Indian team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has dropped injured Washington Sundar from the team and in his place, young all-rounder Harsh Dubey has been included in the Indian squad.

Washington Sundar out due to hamstring injury
According to the statement issued by BCCI, ‘Washington Sundar suffered an injury to the hamstring of his right leg during the second ODI played in Cardiff. After medical examination, he has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the series. Now he will undergo scans for further treatment and will be under the supervision of a specialist doctor. Sundar’s absence is being considered a big blow for India, because along with batting, he provides balance to the team in spin bowling as well.

Harsh Dubey got a chance
23-year-old Harsh Dubey has been included in the Indian team in place of Washington Sundar. Harsh, who has consistently performed brilliantly in domestic cricket, has not been a part of the ODI team for the first time. Harsh, who made his international debut in the ODI series against Afghanistan, has taken four wickets in his name while playing two ODI matches. Apart from being a left arm spin bowler, he also bats usefully. The team management will hope that he will play the role of all-rounder well when needed.

Series tied 1-1, decision to be taken at Lord’s
In the second ODI played in Cardiff, England defeated India by six wickets and leveled the series 1-1. Joe Root laid the foundation of England’s victory by playing a brilliant inning of 99 unbeaten runs. Batting first, India scored 233 runs. Virat Kohli (65) and Shreyas Iyer (66) played good innings, but due to continuous fall of wickets in the middle order, the team could not score big.

India’s updated ODI team
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, Harsh Dubey.