Washington Sundar ruled out of third ODI vs England

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the decisive third One Day International against England after suffering a right hamstring injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed the news on July 18, stating Sundar will miss the final match at Lord's on Sunday, July 19. The series is tied 1-1.

Sundar sustained the injury during the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday, July 16. While taking his first run, he aggravated the hamstring and required on-field treatment. He faced only five deliveries before being dismissed, visibly hampered in his movement. Team batting coach Sitanshu Kotak described the injury as looking "bad" following the match. Sundar will undergo further scans and seek specialist advice to determine the full extent of the injury and his recovery timeline.

To cover his absence, the national selection committee has drafted in bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey as a replacement for the squad. Dubey, who had a productive Indian Premier League campaign earlier in the year, is now available for selection.

The injury is a significant blow for India, as Sundar played a pivotal role in their victory in the series opener at Edgbaston. In that match,...