All-rounder Washington Sundar has flown out to Sri Lanka to join the India squad in Colombo ahead of the Asia Cup Final. Sources have confirmed to India Today that Sunday will be replacing Axar Patel who has sustained injuries during India's final Super 4 match against Bangladesh.Â
Axar was bruised on both hands and had his thigh heavily strapped while batting in the final overs vs Shakib Al Hasan's side. The all-rounder was India's last hope in a tense chase against Bangladesh. Axar played 34 balls and scored 42 runs, waging a lone war in the final overs, but failed to take India home. In the penultimate over of the match, Axar got out trying to hit a six off Mustafizur Rahman.Â
The call-up could be a good opportunity for Sundar, who has had his promising India career marred by several injuries. Amidst the recurring ones, has been the splitting of his webbing in bowling arm. As per the latest developments, Axar has not been ruled out yet, but the injury to his wrist (bowling hand) and elbow have put his position in the playing XI in jeopardy.
Sundar, on the other hand, is fresh off a title-winning run in the Deodhar Trophy, where he picked three wickets in the final against East Zone, while defending 239 runs. Sundar is prized by the teams he plays for, for his ability to bowl inside the powerplay and his power-hitting capabilities with the bat.Â
Indian lower-middle order has left much to be desired in the run-up to the World Cup 2023, and if selected, Sundar has the ability to bolster that aspect of the game. India captain and coach have spoken earlier about how the bowling unit needs to step up with the bat, and this selection, ahead of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwinm indicates the same. - Ends Also Read | SA vs AUS: Australia opener Travis Head's World Cup 2023 in jeopardy after breaking hand during 4th ODI
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