Dhawan Called Up To Play For India A, Vijay Shankar Ruled Out Due To Injury

It was another setback for Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar, who is now out of the 'A' series with a thumb injury

India opener Shikhar Dhawan has been added to the India ‘A’ squad for the 4th and 5th unofficial ODI against South Africa ‘A to get back some form after a wretched tour of the West Indies. Meanwhile, all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been ruled out from India A squad due to thumb injury after which Dhawan has been called to replace him in final two unofficial ODI against South Africa A. India A are currently leading the five-match series 1-0 following their 69-run victory in the first match played in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. "The all-India senior selection committee has decided to add Shikhar Dhawan to the India A squad for the fourth and fifth one-dayers against South Africa A," a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Friday decided to add Mr Shikhar Dhawan to India A squad for the fourth and fifth one-day against South Africa A," the BCCI said in a release. However, it was another setback for Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar, who is now out of the 'A' series with a thumb injury. "Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the series owing to an injury to his right thumb," the press release stated. Shankar was forced to leave the World Cup campaign midway when he sustained a toe injury due to a yorker bowled by Jasprit Bumrah in the nets. He recently made a comeback in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) and was included for the A series. However, this injury again pegs him back and with Mumbai's Shivam Dube showing more quality with the willow, it may be a tricky road for the Chennai all-rounder to regain his place in the top-grade.