All-rounder Washington Sundar is not expected to be part of India’s squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe where the team will play three ODIs starting 18th August. The KL Rahul-led team will leave for Zimbabwe on August 14 with VVS Laxman as the head coach.
Washington Sundar, who was initially named in the Indian squad for the Zimbabwe tour and was supposed to fly to Harare straight from the UK, where he was playing for Lancashire County. He had suffered a shoulder injury during a List A game in Manchester, England, which has cast doubt on his participation in Zimbabwe ODIs.
The Lancashire County Cricket Club, whom he was representing, posted an update on Twitter stating that "@Sundarwashi5 has left the field after receiving treatment on his left shoulder following a heavy landing (sic)."
A spokesman for the county told Cricbuzz, "We're awaiting an update. Will let you know as soon as I get it, hopefully later today."
ZIM v IND 2022: KL Rahul cleared to play; set to lead Team India in 3 ODIs against Zimbabwe
VVS Laxman will be the head coach of the Indian team on the Zimbabwe tour as Rahul Dravid just returned from a two-month tour of the UK and the West Indies. India will play three ODIs, part of the ICC Super League, in Zimbabwe.
Yesterday, KL Rahul was added to the squad and was named captain of the side in place of Shikhar Dhawan who had been named the captain earlier. Rahul passed his fitness test and the BCCI sent him to Zimbabwe on his own request with an aim to ensure he has vital match-time ahead of the Asia Cup.
The team is managed by Laxman's National Cricket Academy (NCA) staff. Among other support staff members traveling to Harare are Sairaj Bahutule and Hrishikesh Kanitkar. The three ODIs are on August 18, 20, and 22, at the Harare Sports Club.
(Cricbuzz inputs)
