Shikhar Dhawan Ruled Out of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

In a shocker to the Indian team, Opener Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 due to a fractured thumb. The left-handed batsman has been ruled out as the injury will take more than two weeks to recover.

A source from BCCI confirmed about Shikhar Dhawan ruling out if the quadrennial event. He said, “Dhawan has been ruled out. He is not in a position to take part in the World Cup.”

The BCCI will now have to write to the Technical Committee of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and officially request for Shikhar Dhawan’s replacement at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

Shikhar Dhawan will be replaced by Rishabh Pant, who had been called up from India in the last week.

Dhawan injured his left-hand thumb while facing a bouncer from Pat Cummins against Australia in their second match at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. He did not come out to the field during the second innings. However, the 33-year-old won the man of the match award for his 109-ball 117 knock.

Shikhar Dhawan was then sent for a CT scan to get the detailed reports of the injury. It was found out that the left-handed batsman has a hairline fracture in his thumb. However, he was not ruled out of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 until now.

“We will take at least 10-12 days to take a call on Shikhar’s condition. We don’t want to rule out a precious player like him,” Bangar had told media earlier.

Earlier, TOI had reported that Shikhar Dhawan was scheduled to continue with the Indian team. The TOI heard management saying, “Mr. Shikhar Dhawan is presently under the observation of the BCCI medical team. The team management has decided that Mr. Dhawan will continue to be in England and his progress be monitored.”