India have suffered an injury setback ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against England, with all-rounder Washington Sundar likely to be ruled out of Sunday's match at Lord's after sustaining a hamstring injury during Thursday’s second ODI in Cardiff.
The uncertainty around the high-profile T20 World Cup encounter ended on Monday night after Pakistan confirmed it would take the field at the R Premadasa Stadium, bringing weeks of speculation over a possible boycott to a close.
Team India all-rounder Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 due to an injury, said sources. Harshit Rana was injured during Team India's T20 WC 2026 warm-up match against South Africa on Wednesday.
India began the series with a four-wicket win in Vadodara, though the victory came at a cost.
Reports had suggested that Sundar could be traded to Chennai Super Kings before the retention deadline, but Patel clarified that such a move was never part of the Gujarat franchise’s thinking.
Despite speculation over whether Jurel would retain his spot following Pant’s return from a fractured right foot, his consistency with the bat has ensured his place in the side.
Under the agreement, Sundar will feature in Hampshire’s matches against Somerset at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton from September 15-18, and against reigning champions Surrey at the Utilita Bowl from September 24-27.
Moments after his maiden Test century helped India secure a draw against England in the Manchester Test, all-rounder Washington Sundar termed it a special milestone while crediting head coach Gautam Gambhir’s motivating message for helping him stay focused.
Having removed half of the Indian batting on the second, Australia had a foot in the door when they clinched the wickets of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday.
In the context of the series and the ICC World Test Championship, the final hour of play on Day 2 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground could prove pivotal for India's fortunes.
