NOTTINGHAM: India opener Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series in England after suffering a broken finger, it was announced on Friday.
Murali Vijay will fly to England as his replacement but is unlikely to arrive in time for Saturday’s third ODI here at Trent Bridge.
Sharma appeared to sustain the injury while fielding during world champions India’s 133-run win in the second ODI in Cardiff on Wednesday.
A BCCI statement said: “Rohit Sharma has sustained a fracture on the middle finger of his right hand, and has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI and T20 International series against England, as a result.”
It added: “The All-India senior selection committee has picked Murali Vijay as his replacement. Vijay will join the squad in England at the earliest.”
Published in Dawn, August 30th, 2014
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