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By PTI Dec 11, 2022 8:18:14 PM IST (Published)
The BCCI Medical Team will take a call on Rohit's availability for the second and final Test at a later stage. For now the All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Abhimanyu Easwaran as his replacement for the first Test.
India captain Rohit Sharma was on Sunday, December 11 ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh, starting here on Wednesday, December 14 due to a thumb injury.
Rohit had hurt his left thumb while fielding in the second ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur on December 7.
"India captain Rohit Sharma met with a specialist in Mumbai for his left thumb injury, which he sustained during the 2nd ODI against Bangladesh. He has been advised appropriate management for this injury and will not be available for the first Test against Bangladesh," the BCCI said in a statement.