Ravindra Jadeja ruled out for six weeks after suffering a thumb fracture in SCG Test

Team India have suffered a huge blow as star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out for six weeks with a fractured thumb. Jadeja suffered a dislocation and fracture on his left thumb and has been ruled out for about six weeks with manment set to check on need for surgery with a specialist.

It means that Saurashtra all-rounder will t be taking any furr part in ongoing Test series. 

'He has a dislocation and fracture': Sources

Speaking to ANI, sources in kw of developments said that while player is out for 6 weeks, a specialist's opinion will be sought and a call will be taken if he needs surgery.

"He has a dislocation and fracture. He will be out for around 6 weeks and a specialist's opinion will be taken to check if all-rounder needs a surgery as is procedure in such cases. A call on his availability for England series can be taken only after specialist checks on thumb," source said.

How did Jadeja get injured?

Gujarat cricketer was struck on gloves by an awkward delivery from Australia's premier pacer Mitchell Starc as a result of which he needed immediate medical attention. Jaddu remained unbeaten on 28 as he had to leave field and was reportedly in deep discomfort. He did t take field during Australia's second innings eir and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on ir official Twitter handle had informed that southpaw was taken for scans to assess any injury. 

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Team India's injury list in ongoing Test series

Ravindra Jadeja joins Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav, and KL Rahul in list of players who suffered serious injuries and were ruled out for remainder of series. While Shami broke his wrist in first Test, Umesh injured his calf in second Test and Rahul sprained his wrist during training ahead of ongoing contest.

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(With ANI Inputs)