Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan was on Tuesday ruled out of the ongoing World Cup tournament for three weeks due to a thumb fracture. Dhawan, then, did not come out on the field at the end of India’s innings and Ravindra Jadeja fielded for the entire span of 50 overs. READ | Shikhar Dhawan ton claims new world record for IndiaDue to the injury, Dhawan is expected to miss out India’s upcoming fixtures against New Zealand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, West Indies and England - which are all scheduled to be played in June. Dhawan is being assessed by Patrick Farhart and specialists are being consulted right now to get a clear idea on his availability. Dhawan didn’t take the field due to the injury during the clash against Australia and Ravindra Jadeja fielded in his place for the entire 50 overs.

Source: Hindustan Times June 11, 2019 08:09 UTC