Rohit Sharma suffers injury, likely to miss third ODI against Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma has suffered an injury and could be sidelined for the third ODI in Colombo, raising concerns about his availability.

Rohit Sharma suffers injury, likely to miss third ODI against Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma (Via X)

Recent reports reveal that India captain Rohit Sharma might not feature in the third ODI between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo. Sharma has been batting brilliantly in the series with half centuries in the opening two matches. He has carried on with his aggressive approach in the powerplay, in the manner in which he batted in the ODI World Cup 2023.

As per recent reports, the Indian captain has suffered an injury during the practice sessions ahead of the third and final ODI. He complained of a discomfort in his right thigh. So, he might not feature in the final ODI in Colombo.

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The Indian Cricket Team will suffer a huge setback in the batting department if he is ruled out of the final ODI. He has been the only Indian batter who has looked comfortable on the tricky wickets in this series.

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India have to win the final ODI to level the series

India’s batting has crumbled in slow Sri Lankan wickets in the ODI series. The team was rejuvenated with the return of senior players like Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul. However, everyone barring Sharma has struggled to get going in this series.

Rohit Sharma suffers injury; might be ruled out of the third ODI in Colombo
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel (VIA X)

In the first game, India failed to score 1 run of the final 14 balls with one wicket in hand, as the match ended in a tie. Sharma was the lone performer for Team India who scored 58 runs off 47 balls and thrilled the onlookers with his aggressive approach in the powerplay. However, the other Indian batters struggled to get going against the crafty Sri Lankan spinners on a slow turning track.

In the second ODI, India failed to chase down a target of 241 runs. The Indian captain was brilliant yet again with an innings of 64 runs off 44 balls. However, it was the same case for the rest of the batters yet again. India have to win the final ODI to level the series.

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