Rohit Sharma ruled out as India look to avoid ODI whitewash

India will not get the service of their regular captain Rohit Sharma in their crucial third and final ODI against Bangladesh, scheduled to be held tomorrow (Friday) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhur Stadium in Chattogram.

Even though they had already lost the series after tasting defeats in the first two matches, the third and final match is important for them to avoid the whitewash for the first time at the hands of Bangladesh in any format of cricket. Lokesh Rahul will lead the side in third match.

Rohit suffered a blow to his thumb in the second over while fielding in the second ODI, in which India lost by 5 runs despite his valiant effort. He is also likely to miss the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, reports BSS citing a press release.

"The BCCI Medical Team assessed him and he underwent scans at a local hospital in Dhaka. He has flown to Mumbai for specialist consultation. A call on his availability for the upcoming Test series will be taken later," the press release said.

Fast bowler Kuldeep Sen complained of stiffness in his back after the first ODI. The BCCI Medical Team assessed him and he was advised rest from the second ODI. Kuldeep has been diagnosed with a stress injury and is ruled out of the series. Fellow fast bowler Deepak Chahar sustained a left hamstring strain during the second ODI and is also ruled out of the series. Both Kuldeep and Deepak will now report to NCA for further management of their injuries.

The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added Kuldeep Yadav to India's squad for the third and final ODI.

India's squad for 3rd ODI against Bangladesh: KL Rahul (C) (WK), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shahbaz Ahmed, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik and Kuldeep Yadav.