Dhawan replaces injured Vijay Shankar for last two ODIs against South Africa A
31 Aug 2019 9:15 AM IST
All-rounder Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the series due to an injury on his right thumb.
Speculations over Captain Virat Kohli being rested for the tour were put to rest as the batting mainstay will lead India across formats. (Photo: AP/PTI)
Mumbai: Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan was added to India A squad on Friday for the fourth and fifth ODI matches against South Africa A.
All-rounder Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the series due to an injury on his right thumb.
India A had defeated South Africa A by 69 runs in the first ODI of the five-match series on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Yuzvendra Chahal had displayed a spirited bowling performance as he scalped five wickets in the match. India A scored 327/6 as Shivam Dube played a knock of 79 runs.
South Africa A managed 258 runs, falling 69 runs short of the target.
The two teams will next lock horns in the second ODI on August 31.
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