India’s Washington Sundar, the off-spin bowling all-rounder, will miss the crucial third ODI against England at Lord’s due to a hamstring injury sustained during the second ODI in Cardiff. Sundar, 26, injured his hamstring while running in the 33rd over of the match, leading to his early dismissal after being heavily strapped by the physio.
With the series tied at 1-1, Sundar’s absence poses a challenge for India as they lack a direct replacement for the all-rounder. Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav is likely to step in for Sundar in the playing eleven. India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak expressed concern over Sundar’s injury, emphasizing the impact it had on his performance in the previous match.
Kuldeep, who has struggled to secure a spot in the team recently, might face the challenge of his lower-order batting skills affecting his selection. If not included, India might opt for a batting-heavy lineup by considering Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul, provided Rahul recovers from his recent illness that kept him out of the Cardiff game.
