Asia Cup 2023: Axar Patel officially ruled out of Colombo finale against Sri Lanka; Washington Sundar roped in
Asia Cup 2023: Axar Patel officially ruled out of Colombo finale against Sri Lanka; Washington Sundar roped in Photograph:( X )
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Axar Patel played a valiant knock of 42 runs on Friday as India lost narrowly in the dead-rubber Super Four clash against Bangladesh. He though struggled with hamstring issues with team management deciding to give an SOS call to Washington Sundar. He travelled to Colombo in Sri Lanka and trained with the squad as they prepared for the final on Sunday.
Axar Patel played a valiant knock of 42 runs on Friday as India lost narrowly in the dead-rubber Super Four clash against Bangladesh. He though struggled with hamstring issues with team management deciding to give an SOS call to Washington Sundar. He travelled to Colombo in Sri Lanka and trained with the squad as they prepared for the final on Sunday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially ruled out Axar Patel from the Asia Cup 2023 finale against Sri Lanka on Sunday, September 17. The blow comes after Axar had sustained a hamstring niggle and was hit multiple times on his wrist. Washington Sundar, already in Colombo is likely to play in his place on Sunday in a wildcard entry. The Indian team will be particularly aware of the Axar situation as the ODI World Cup is less than a month away.
🚨 NEWS: Washington Sundar replaces Axar Patel
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 16, 2023
Mr. Axar Patel has been ruled out of the #AsiaCup2023 final against Sri Lanka due to a left quadriceps strain sustained during India's Super Four match against Bangladesh on Friday. #TeamIndia
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Axar ruled out
"Mr. Axar Patel has been ruled out of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka due to a left quadriceps strain sustained during India's Super Four match against Bangladesh on Friday."
"The Men’s Selection Committee has named Mr Washington Sundar as a replacement. The all-rounder arrived in Colombo this evening and has joined the squad," read the statement by BCCI.
Axar played a valiant knock of 42 runs on Friday as India lost narrowly in the dead-rubber Super Four clash against Bangladesh. He was seen struggling with hamstring issues and later the team management decided to give an SOS call to Sundar. He travelled to Colombo in Sri Lanka and trained with the squad as they prepared for the final on Sunday.
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India target seventh Asia Cup
The record champions of the continental championship will target a record seventh title as they play against the hosts on Sunday. India come into the contest with a narrow defeat against Bangladesh while Sri Lanka booked their place in the summit clash in a last-ball finish against Pakistan. India will bank on the services of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli while KL Rahul is also in excellent touch, having returned to the team after a long injury layoff.
Sri Lanka too have an injury issue as Maheesh Theekshana will sit out with a hamstring injury. He was ruled on Saturday after scans revealed the extent of the injury. They will target back-to-back Asia Cup titles having won the 20-over version in 2022.
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