Shikhar Dhawan is likely to miss India’s next two matches, against New Zealand and Pakistan, after having picked up a suspected hairline fracture on his left thumb. ESPNcricinfo understands Dhawan – who scored a century in his last match – has gone to Leeds to undergo scans, and a final word on the status of the injury is likely to emerge later today. According to a BCCI official, the Indian selectors have not yet named any replacement.
Dhawan hurt his left thumb while facing a short delivery from Pat Cummins in the early stages of India’s match against Australia. The thumb was taped immediately but Dhawan carried on playing and went on to score his third World Cup century.
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Source: ESPN Crickinfo