Indian opening batsman was ruled out of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 for at least three weeks for the left thumb injury he had suffered during India's CWC 2019 match against Australia. Dhawan was hit by a Nathan Coulter-Nile delivery en route his century at The Oval Cricket Ground on Sunday. Fans were disappointed on learning about the injury of the in-form batsman and didn't stop themselves from hurling abuses at the Australian fast bowler for his role in the injury. Shikhar Dhawan Ruled Out of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 For 3 Weeks, Team India to Miss Opener Who Sustained Thumb Injury During IND vs AUS Match!
While some fans expressed their disappointment that the left-handed batsman will not be available for India's remaining round-robin matches at CWC19, many others pointed out Nathan Counter-Nile and threatened him of consequences. Injured Shikhar Dhawan Out of CWC 2019, Twitterati Demand Rishabh Pant’s Inclusion in Team India Squad for Cricket World Cup!
Indian Cricket Fans are Searching For Nathan Coulter-Nile?
Meanwhile Indians looking for nathan coulter-nile #ShikharDhawan
— Shriraj Chandak (@09f9dee56b23490) June 11, 2019
One Fan Went to the Extent of Abusing Nathan Coulter-Nile
Nathan Coulter Nile ki MKB. 😡
— Modern Krantikari (@TheDilSe) June 11, 2019
Shikhar Dhawan Fans Demand An Answer From Nathan Coulter-Nile
#ShikharDhawan Indian fans now looking for Nathan Coulter-Nile. pic.twitter.com/PsyeXor9ix
— Guru consejero (@IGiveGyaan) June 11, 2019
Dhawan's Fans Are in the Hunt For Coulter-Nile
#ShikharDhawan Indian fans now looking for Nathan Coulter-Nile. @SDhawan25 @sachin_rt @imVkohli @virendersehwag @FINALLEVEL @BCCI pic.twitter.com/FssRSJOesN
— Kareem Khan (@1khankareem) June 11, 2019
Now Threatening Nathan Coulter-Nile?
Nathan Coulter-Nile yeh theek nai hua😡😡
— Ankit Gala (@imankitgala) June 11, 2019
The Way Forward For Team India?
Big blow : #ShikharDhawan ruled out of world cup due to a thumb injury.
A Nathan Coulter-Nile delivery caused the injury. KL Rahul is the auto upgrade as the opener, but who will be the #4, Vijay Shankar, DK to get a place in the side?
So Pant might be called in?
— Arvind Ramachander (@arvindia4u) June 11, 2019
Dhawan has been ruled out of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 with a thumb injury that he had sustained during India’s CWC 2019 game against Australia. Dhawan registered a century as India beat Australia by 36 runs to remain undefeated in the competition. India are placed third in the points table.
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