Rohit Sharma Injury: Rohit Sharma RULED OUT of 3rd ODI, to consult specialist in Mumbai, Doubtful for Tests

Rohit Sharma injury: India captain Rohit Sharma could miss the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh starting next week. During the second ODI, Rohit dislocated his thumb and required stitches. While he did come to bat later in the innings, coach Rahul Dravid confirmed that he will fly back to Mumbai to consult a specialist. Follow India vs Bangladesh LIVE updates on Insidesport.IN

“We are struggling with a few injuries as well. Not ideal. Kudeep, Deepak and Rohit will certainly miss the next game. Rohit will miss the next game, fly back to Bombay, consulting with an expert. Whether he will return for the Test series or not, I am not sure. It’s too early to say,” head coach Dravid said in a post-match press conference.

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Rohit Sharma injured himself in the second over after he dived low to take a catch in the slips. Not only did he fail to grab hold of the ball, but was taken off the field. Rohit did not take the field with vice-captain KL Rahul leading the side. He visited a hospital and his finger was heavily bandaged while in the dressing room.

The 35-year-old opted against batting, until absolutely necessary walking in at No.9 on Wednesday. He looked troubled and used less of his bottom hand which was strapped. Rohit managed a 27-ball half-century, taking India agonisingly close to a series-levelling win.

After the game, Rohit Sharma revealed that he had dislocated his thumb and needed stitches. However, he did confirm that the injury did not look great. “It (thumb injury) isn’t too great. Some dislocation and some stitches. Fortunately, not a fracture and so, I was able to bat,” Rohit said.

Rohit Sharma injury: Indian captain doubtful for Test series

Rohit Sharma dislocated his thumb while fielding in the slips.
He did not field or open the batting, visiting the hospital.
Rohit had stitches and took pain-killing injections before batting at no.9
The 35-year-old will consult a specialist in Mumbai.
Coach Rahul Dravid confirmed he is ruled out of the 3rd ODI.
His availability for the Test series is also doubtful.

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Later in the post-match conference, Rahul Dravid confirmed that the Indian captain is ruled out of the 3rd ODI due to injury. Rohit will travel to Mumbai and seek the help of a specialist. His return for the test series is not confirmed, which starts on December 14.

Rohit Sharma hasn’t played a Test match since the home series against Sri Lanka earlier this year. He missed the 5th test against England in July due to COVID-19, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the side. Here, vice-captain KL Rahul will take over in both Tests and ODIs.