India Captain Rohit Sharma Takes Elbow Hit in Nets Ahead of West Indies ODIs
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India captain Rohit Sharma sustained a blow to his elbow during a practice session in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies. The team management has a little over a day to monitor his recovery before the opening match scheduled for Sunday. The exact severity of the impact and his availability for the first fixture remain unconfirmed by medical staff. The squad has been preparing at the venue as part of their final build-up for the bilateral contest.
Why it matters
The potential absence of the captain would disrupt India's top-order batting lineup and tactical planning for the opening ODI against the West Indies.
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