Call on Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma to be Taken on Match Day: BCCI

The uncertainty over the fitness of Indian opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan continues with the BCCI to take call on their availability for the series-deciding third ODI on match day.

Dhawan copped a blow to his ribs while facing Australia pacer Pat Cummins during the second ODI in Rajkot on Friday. He went on to score 96 runs as India posted a massive 340/6, a total which proved beyond Australia’s reach.

Rohit then hurt his shoulder while sliding to stop a boundary later in the day.

“Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma are progressing well. Their recovery is being monitored and a call on their participation in the final ODI will be taken tomorrow before the match,” BCCI said in a statement on Saturday.