Shikhar Dhawan hit on rib-cage, won’t take field during Australia innings: BCCI

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India's Shikhar Dhawan reacts after being hit by a ball during the second one day international (ODI) cricket match of a three-match series between India and Australia at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on January 17, 2020. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Senior opener Shikhar Dhawan joined the list of injured players after Pat Cummins bouncer hit him on the rib cage while batting in the second ODI between India and Australia in Rajkot on Friday.

“Shikhar Dhawan got hit on the rib-cage on his right side. He will not be taking the field today. Yuzvendra Chahal is in as his substitute,” a BCCI media release stated.

Update: Shikhar Dhawan got hit on the rib-cage on his right side. He will not be taking the field today. Yuzvendra Chahal is in as his substitute. #TeamIndia #INDvAUS

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 17, 2020

Dhawan was hit off the second delivery of the 10th over of the Indian innings. While he was in pain but he carried on and scored 96 in India’s total of 340 for 6.

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