Rohit Sharma likely to miss ODI series against West Indies

The BCCI senior selection committee is likely to meet after 1st practice game to be played in Mumbai on Oct. 3.

VVS Laxman feels conditions in Australia will suit Rohit Sharma (Source: AP)

After fracturing the middle finger of his right hand after the second ODI in England Rohit will take at least four weeks to recover fully. (Source: AP)

India opener Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the forthcoming ODI series against West Indies, which begins with the first game at Kochi on October 8. Sources in the

said that the Mumbai batsman, who is recovering after fracturing the middle finger of his right hand after the second ODI in England, will take at least four weeks to recover fully.

Sharma underwent an operation a few days ago and doctors have advised him a further period of rest.

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“He is doubtful for the West Indies series as he will take another four-five weeks to recover. Our physiotherapists are monitoring his progress. And we are hoping he will be available for the Test series which will start in October,” a top BCCI official said.

The BCCI senior selection committee is likely to meet after first practice game to be played at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, on October 3.

Murali Vijay might be picked as a back up opener. However, in Sharma’s absence, India is likely to go with in-form Ajinkya Rahane at the top, alongwith Shikhar Dhawan. Rahane made 106 while opening the innings in the fourth ODI in Edgbastaon.

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