Vijay Shankar  

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'The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Friday decided to add Mr Shikhar Dhawan to India A squad for the fourth and fifth one-day against South Africa A. India A are currently leading the series 1-0 following their 69 runs victory in the first one-day held on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram,' MSK Prasad said

Birmingham: After their first loss in the World Cup 2019, India aim to return to winning ways as they face Bangladesh today (July 2). On Sunday (June 30), India lost to hosts England by 31 in Birmingham and at the same venue, Virat Kohli and his teammates will play against their neighbours. India could make changes for their game on Tuesday. Vijay Shankar is ruled out of the tournament and Mayank Agarwal has replaced him. However, he won’t be available for today’s match as he is yet to join the team. Here is India’s Playing 11.

All-rounder Shankar has been ruled out of further participation in the ICC World Cup 2019 due to a toe injury sustained during a training session. Twenty eight-year-old Agarwal, a top-order batsman, has played two Tests but is yet to play an ODI

At the toss, captain Virat Kohli had said Rishabh Pant has replaced Shankar, who has a toe niggle. It can be recalled that Shankar was hit on his toe by a Jasprit Bumrah yorker during practice

England, now on 10 points, will need to beat New Zealand in their last game to qualify for the World Cup 2019 semi-finals while India (11 points from 7 games) will need to win at least one of their remaining two games — against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka — to seal the last four spot

Asked about his assessment of Vijay Shankar, Virat Kohli said, 'It's a strange one because he had a decent game against Pakistan. I think against Afghanistan on that pitch he looked really assured. Shot selection, again, we discussed with him for that game. Last game, again, he came out, he looked really good, and he got a beautiful ball from Kemar Roach'

And asked if the Pakistan match at the ICC World Cup 2019 could be the catalyst for future success, Vijay Shankar said: 'Yeah, it definitely gives any player some confidence because that is really needed for any individual'

With Shikhar Dhawan already ruled out of the tournament due to thumb fracture and Bhuvneshwar Kumar out for two games due to hamstring strain, Vijay Shankar's injury will only increase tension for the team management at the ICC World Cup 2019

'I have been batting well, and bowling is something which I know will be very handy for me. It is important to improve all aspects of my game so when the situation comes along, I will be ready for all situations,' said Vijay Shankar after the India-Pakistan game at the ICC World Cup 2019

India were once again in top form with both bat and ball as they continued to dominate Pakistan in World Cup contests. Virat Kohli and his men protected India's 27-year-old record

Nottingham: India face New Zealand in a group stage game of the ICC World Cup 2019 today (June 13) at Trent Bridge with rain threat looming large over this clash. The ‘men in blue’ will be forced to make a change as Shikhar Dhawan will not be playing as he is out injured. He had sustained an injury to his left thumb during the previous match against Australia. He will be under observation and a decision will be made only after 12 days. Here is India’s likely playing 11 for New Zealand contest.

Nottingham: Chetan Narula, reporting for MyNation from Trent Bridge, previews the India-New Zealand ICC World Cup 2019 match. The two unbeaten teams face off on Thursday (June 13) with rain threat looming large over the big clash. India will be without the injured Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul will open the batting with Rohit Sharma. The number four spot could go to Vijay Shankar.

'As far as the batting order goes, yes, KL (Rahul) moves up at the top of the order, and there are various options the team management can utilize going into the next game. Obviously, Vijay Shankar is going to be an option, and there are a couple of others as well,' said Sanjay Bangar ahead of India's World Cup 2019 game against New Zealand

London: Chetan Narula reports for MyNation as India take on Bangladesh in the second warm-up game at Cardiff on Tuesday (May 28). The Men in Blue got a reality check in the first warm-up against New Zealand, with Ravindra Jadeja's attacking half-century the only bright spark. 

In Cardiff, India need to shed their rustiness and turn up the intensity as they play one final practice game before the tournament opener against South Africa on June 5. Kedar Jadhav and Vijay Shankar are recovering well, and one or both of them could feature in Tuesday's game.