IND vs AUS: Axar likely out of 3rd ODI; Thakur, Gill to be rested

The report added that indications are that of Axar will be ready to play from the World Cup warm-up games

Axar Patel, who is recovering from a left quadriceps strain sustained in the Asia Cup, has been ruled out of playing in the third and final ODI of the series against Australia in Rajkot on Wednesday.

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A report in Cricbuzz said Axar hasn’t sufficiently recovered to be included in the squad for the third ODI and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore. The report added that indications are that of Axar will be ready to play from the World Cup warm-up games. 

It also said that Shubman Gill and Shardul Thakur have been rested from the Rajkot ODI. “Consequently, neither of them will be making the journey from Indore to Rajkot, India and Australia sides will fly out of Indore for Rajkot on Tuesday afternoon,” the report added.

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