Rohit Sharma doubtful for IND vs AUS ODI due to thumb injury: Report

year 2019 saw Indian batsman Rohit Sharma emerge as one of nation's cricket's biggest forces to be reckoned with. Although, Sharma has played some scintillating innings through his career, he has often been doubted and called out for inconsistency.

Last year, Sharma's performances was perfect reply to  toughest of his critics as explosive opener ended year as leading ODI run-getter for country. His performances in Tests and T20Is were equally impressive as well.

Sharma was rested for Sri Lanka T20Is and will w be making a comeback into national team for 3-match ODI series against Australia that starts on Tuesday.

Rohit Sharma gets hit on his right thumb

As Indian team practised for first ODI at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, a leading Indian media daily reported on Sunday that Rohit Sharma got hit on his thumb after which he was attended to by Indian team's physiorapist Nitin Patel.

According to a report, incident happened when cricketer was receiving a few throwdowns from Team India batting coach Vikram Rathour. It is t clear if Sharma's injury was just a mir hit or a serious one that could potentially keep him out of first ODI on January 14. BCCI has t released any official statement regarding Sharma as yet.

IND vs AUS: Two giants collide

year 2019 has been heavily dominated by Indian, Australian and English sides. While England won World Cup, Australia and India continued ir domination in Test cricket. This bilateral series between India and Australia will be of special interest to fans as two equally-capable powerhouses will be colliding with each or. Here is full schedule for three-match ODI series.

• January 14 - 1st ODI - Mumbai - 1:30 PM

• January 17 - 2nd ODI - Rajkot - 1:30 PM

• January 19 - 3rd ODI - Bengaluru - 1:30 PM

(Im Source: AP)

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