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Washington Sundar Likely to Miss 3rd ODI vs England: Distressing news has emerged for the Indian cricket team ahead of the third and deciding ODI against England at Lord's. According to media reports, the team's star all-rounder, Washington Sundar, could miss this crucial match due to a hamstring injury. This news comes at a time when the three-match ODI series is level at 1-1, making the Lord's clash the series decider.
Washington Sundar Injury Update: Injured During 2nd ODI
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According to reports, Washington Sundar felt a strain in his hamstring while batting during the second ODI. He had come out to bat at number 6 following Virat Kohli's dismissal but sustained the injury while taking a run. The injury is reportedly serious enough that the medical team has deemed him unfit for the third match.
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Captain Shubman Gill Reacts to Washington Sundar Injury
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Indian captain Shubman Gill has also expressed concern regarding Sundar's injury. He acknowledged that Washington Sundar is a vital player for the team and noted that his injury forced a change in the team's strategy during the match. According to Gill, had Sundar remained at the crease, the pressure on the lower-middle order would have been significantly reduced.
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Sundar's absence from this final and biggest match of the series will compel the team management to alter their Playing XI. It will be interesting to see which player the captain and coach Gautam Gambhir choose to field in his place.
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