IND vs ZIM: Washington Sundar out of Zimbabwe series with shoulder injury
IND vs ZIM: Off-spinner Washington Sundar suffered a left shoulder injury during a 50-over game, which will further postpone his return to international cricket. He will no longer be able to compete in the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe that begins on August 18.
“Yes, Washington Sundar is ruled out of the Zimbabwe series. He has suffered an injury on his left shoulder while fielding during the Royal London Cup game between Lancashire and Worcestershire at Old Trafford. He will have to undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy,” a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
The brilliant all-around spin bowler from Tamil Nadu has had a difficult past year, missing series after series due to a variety of injuries and COVID-19-related issues.
“You feel for Washi. Such a talented guy. Somehow or the other, the rub of the green isn’t going his way. He needs some luck. The latest injury is a freak one as he was just about to play for India in a week,” another official privy to the development said.
In a warm-up game against an Indian team in July 2021, Washington injured his finger while at bat for Combined Counties. This was the beginning of Washington’s seemingly endless string of ailments.
He participated in the county team so that India could practice with all of its players before the series began.
And he missed the entire domestic season due to the injury, and in January 2022. Before the white ball series in South Africa, he contracted Covid19.
He missed the two home white ball series against Sri Lanka. And the West Indies in February and March due to a hamstring issue.
Also he split his webbing during the IPL in April and May, missing five games for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The BCCI helped him secure a county contract with Lancashire after a lengthy rehabilitation. And he also produced a five-wicket performance for the “Roses” in a day’s game.
The 22-year-old has so far competed in four tests, four ODIs, and thirty-one T20Is.
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