IND v ENG 2016: Manish Pandey Replaces Ajinkya Rahane, Shardul Thakur Stand-By For Shami

Dec 7, 2016 at 4:25 PM

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IND v ENG 2016: Manish Pandey Replaces Ajinkya Rahane, Shardul Thakur Stand-By For Shami

The Indian middle order batsman, Ajinkya Rahane, has been ruled out of the Test series against England as he has sustained an avulsion fracture on his right index finger after being hit by a ball during the practice session, a day ahead of the start of Wankhede Test. The Karnataka batsman Manish Pandey, who has played 12 ODIs for India has replaced him for the remainder of the series.

Shardul Thakur, who was the part of the Indian team on their tour to West Indies, has also been called up as the backup of Mohammed Shami who is doubtful for the fourth Test due to a sore knee. Virat Kohli said in press conference that they would not like to risk Mohammed Shami for this Test and a decision on his participation in the Test will be taken on the day of the Test match.

Both Pandey and Thakur are currently playing Ranji Trophy. Pandey is playing the last round for Karnataka against Maharashtra at Mohali whereas Thakur is leading Mumbai pace attack against Punjab at Rajkot. Both have been asked to arrive at a short notice and there are chances that both of them will warm the bench as KL Rahul will be replacing Ajinkya Rahane whereas Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the front line choice ahead of Shardul Thakur.

An injury to Rahane has now proved to be a boon for Karun Nair as now he will retain his place in the team and will get a chance to redeem himself at the highest level of the game.

The fourth Test at Mumbai starts from December 8 and it will be the first time in the history of 84 years of international cricket when India will be playing without a Mumbaikar in Mumbai.

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