Indian cricket team get a big blow ahead of Semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC), 2019, as Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the World Cup tournament due to a toe injury. Vijay Shankar who has played three matches in the on-going tournament has scored 58 runs and taken two wickets. He was not the part of the playing XI against England. The 28 years old right-handed batsmen Mayank Agarwal will replace Shankar in CWC 2019. If Agarwal will be given an opportunity to play, it will be his ODI debut in the World Cup 2019, as he has not played any International matches till now. Let us see how Twitter reacts on Vijay Shankar injury and him getting replaced by Mayank Agarwal. Vijay Shankar Ruled Out of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 With Toe Injury, Replacement in Team India Squad Awaited.

Rishabh Pant was given the opportunity to play against England where he made 32 runs from 29 balls. Pant was in the team in the game against English side due to the absence of Vijay Shankar. We might see Pant again in action against Bangladesh in the upcoming game. Dinesh Karthik who has a good form against Bangla side might feature in the playing 11. Vijay Shankar Out of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Mayank Agarwal Set to Join Team India in England.

Mayank Agarwal is a good batsman!!

Mayank is in the team as even KL Rahul is injured!!

Agarwal better than Pant?

KL Rahul May Be Dropped!!

Mayank Agarwal Better Batsmen than Vijay Shankar?

Indian Cricket team has almost made it to the semi-final as they are just one win away to confirm their qualification in the next round. India lost to England by 31 runs as they failed to chase down the total of 337 runs. India has already lost Shikhar Dhawan due to a thumb injury and even KL Rahul is under observation after he injured his back while fielding. India should take this as a big matter of concern and make sure that they don't lose any more players ahead due to injury. Bhuvneshwar Kumar missed out the last three games due to tear in his hamstring.

 

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