Indian cricketer Dhikhar Dhawan was ruled out of world cup on Wednesday. The 33-year old suffered a thumb injury against Australia earlier in the tournament.
However, reports later suggested that Dhawan suffered a hairline fracture in his thumb. He was expected to be out for nearly for three weeks. But Indian team management decided to see his recovery.
The medical team worked hard to make sure he recovers in time for latter stages of world cup. On the other hand, they also called Rishabh Pant as a stand by. But Dhawan’s recovery from thumb fracture is expected to heal only by mid July.
The world cup will end in mid July, so the team had announced that he was ruled out of the mega event. The 33-year old sustained the injury while facing a rising Pat Cummins bouncer. However, he continued batting and went on to score a hundred against Australia.
He was also declared Man of the match for that game. But he did not come on to field during Australia innings during the game. On the other hand, India also sustained another injury scare in the form of Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
The spear head of Indian bowling, Bhuvneshwar suffered a hamstring injury against Pakistan. But the team expect him to recover in time for the latter phases of the tournament. In the mean time, Mohammad Shami will partner Jasprit Bumrah in the pace department.
KL Rahul will open India batting along with Rohit Sharma in Shikhar Dhawan’s absence.
The player showed incredible grit in his knock against Pakistan. He was pretty confident with the way he negotiated the new ball. This could only be positive news for India in Dhawan’s absence. Despite the strength of Indian bench and other players, Shikhar Dhawan is a huge miss for India and their title aspirations will take a minor dent for the time being.
Here is how Twitter reacted after Shikhar Dhawan got ruled out of world cup 2019.
Highest run-getter for India in last 5 ODI tournaments (5+ teams):
CT 2013 – Dhawan
Asia Cup 2014 – Dhawan
WC 2015 – Dhawan
CT 2017 – Dhawan
Asia Cup 2018 – DhawanWC 2019 – Dhawan gets ruled out due to thumb injury.
How big is that loss for India!! #CWC19
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) June 19, 2019
*Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup*
Pakistan fans are busy googling if any Indian batsman was ruled out in WC 1992 or not. #Cwc19
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 19, 2019
Feel for Shikhar Dhawan. He was part of the process that made India such a strong side. He will miss the golden chance of being a world champion @SDhawan25
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) June 19, 2019
It's so heartbreaking to be ruled out of a world cup due to injury, my heart goes out to @SDhawan25. Well done on your contribution so far buddy, get well soon. #Dhawan #ICCCricketWorldCup2019
— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) June 19, 2019
Really unfortunate that Mr. ICC is no longer a part of #TeamIndia for the #CWC19. Wish Dhawan a speedy recovery….
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 19, 2019
Shikhar Dhawan in ICC ODI events (CWC & CT):
Innings – 20
Runs – 1238
Average – 65.16
Centuries – 6
Fifties – 4Dhawan has scored 25.81% of India's runs in those 20 matches; the highest % by any player for his team in major ICC ODI events. #CWC19 #India
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) June 19, 2019
Speedy recovery partner @SDhawan25
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 19, 2019
My heart goes out to @SDhawan25. Playing in a World Cup, and hopefully winning it, is a dream. If India do win it, he can be proud that he contributed with that wonderful century.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 19, 2019
Disappointed to know that @SDhawan25 will no longer take part in @cricketworldcup, he looked so much a part. My thoughts are with u brotherman but don’t worry not the end of the world. And best wishes to @RishabPant777. I’d urge that we don’t put any undue pressure on Rishabh.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 19, 2019
Really unfortunate for a player of such caliber to be ruled out of the World Cup owing to an injury. Big loss for the team. Wishing you a speedy recovery brother @SDhawan25. Best of luck & lots of success for a fantastic season @RishabPant777.
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) June 19, 2019
Feel for @SDhawan25 , but he can be very proud of his contribution, scoring an invaluable century with a fractured thumb.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 19, 2019
Heart breaking news for @SDhawan25 . Its never easy for any player to be ruled out of a world cup due to injury. Stay strong Shikhar.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 19, 2019
Missy gabbar pajjj very badly ?????#shikhardhawan wish u a speedy recovery? pic.twitter.com/Fn7ww2Mb1j
— Truespeaker (@Srinunayak012) June 19, 2019
Got to feel for Shikhar Dhawan, must be gutted to miss out on a World Cup after hitting a century.
What a chance for Rishabh Pant though, I hope India do play him in a few matches. #CWC19
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) June 19, 2019
Thank You Dhawan.
Top scorer for India in 2013 champions trophy, 2015 world cup & 2017 champions trophy. He is 33 years old and can't see him playing in next Icc Odi tournament which is scheduled on 2023 in India.
So it's the end of Icc tournament player of India. pic.twitter.com/nrWCSKxyNc
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 19, 2019
Dhawan out, Rishabh Pant in officially. With Bhuvi's injury, now that makes Vijay Shankar a sure starter in the next game. Hopefully Pant will get a game or two later in the tournament. #CWC19
— Prabhu (@Cricprabhu) June 19, 2019
San news for indian cricket fans….#ShikharDhawan ruled out of wordcup due to injury…
So…Rahul will continue opening and no 4 will be shankar/karthik/pant
— T2BLive.COM (@T2BLive) June 19, 2019
Big loss for team India losing @SDhawan25 at the same time great opportunity for @RishabPant777 to get his one day career going on the uphill direction #india #worldcup
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 19, 2019
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