01-21-2020, 10:44 PM
India vs New Zealand: Sanju Samson named as Shikhar Dhawan's replacement for T20Is, Prithvi Shaw for ODIs
Opener Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the limited-overs series against New Zealand starting January 24 after a fresh shoulder injury that he picked up during the ODI series decider Australia at home. The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Tuesday named his replacement for the T20I and ODI series in New Zealand. While Sanju Samson replaces Dhawan for the five-game T20I series, Prithvi Shaw has been called up for the ODIs.
Dhawan incurred a shoulder injury on his left side after attempting to stop a cover drive from Aaron Finch in the third ODI against Australia in Bengaluru on Sunday. An MRI of his shoulder was conducted, and the results have confirmed a grade II injury of his acromio-clavicular joint. His hand will be in a sling and he has been advised rest for some time. He will start his active rehab management in the first week of February at the National Cricket Academy.
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Opener Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the limited-overs series against New Zealand starting January 24 after a fresh shoulder injury that he picked up during the ODI series decider Australia at home. The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Tuesday named his replacement for the T20I and ODI series in New Zealand. While Sanju Samson replaces Dhawan for the five-game T20I series, Prithvi Shaw has been called up for the ODIs.
Dhawan incurred a shoulder injury on his left side after attempting to stop a cover drive from Aaron Finch in the third ODI against Australia in Bengaluru on Sunday. An MRI of his shoulder was conducted, and the results have confirmed a grade II injury of his acromio-clavicular joint. His hand will be in a sling and he has been advised rest for some time. He will start his active rehab management in the first week of February at the National Cricket Academy.
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