Washington Sundar out of Zimbabwe series with shoulder injury

Delhi | Monday | 15th August, 2022

Summary:

New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Off-spinner Washington Sundar"s return to international cricket will be further delayed as a left shoulder injury sustained during a 50-over game for his county side Lancashire has now ruled him out of three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting August 18.

"Yes, Washington Sundar is ruled out of the Zimbabwe series.

He has suffered an injury on his left shoulder while fielding during Royal London Cup game between Lancashire and Worcestershire at Old Trafford.

He will have to undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

It has been a rough last 12 months for the talented spin bowling all rounder from Tamil Nadu, who has missed one series after another due to various types of injuries as well as Covid 19 related issue.

"You feel for Washi.

Such a talented guy.

Somehow or the other, the rub of the green isn"t going his way.

He needs some luck.