Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of series-deciding 4th Test in Brisbane with dislocated thumb

Team India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of fourth and final Test match that gets underway at Gabba, Brisbane on Friday after suffering a blow to his left thumb on Day 3 of recently-concluded third Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground. He later went for scans and results have shown that he has dislocated his thumb.

What's next for Ravindra Jadeja?

Saurashtra all-rounder will w consult a hand specialist in Sydney before he returns to India. He will n head to National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for furr manment of his injury. 

Ravindra Jadeja's unavailability for series-decider at Gabba has been confirmed by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on ir official Twitter handle.

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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.

Apart from Gujarat cricketer, number six batsman Hanuma Vihari who was star of India's second innings has been ruled out of next Test with a hamstring tear that could keep him out of action for a considerable time.

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