Injury scare for India, new jersey unveiled and more - Cricket News Today, 1st March 2019
Welcome to another edition of Cricket News Today, a segment that provides a summary of cricketing events and news updates from across the world.
After the T20I series ended in Australia's pocket, the visitors head to Hyderabad for the first ODI of the five-match series. There's plenty of cricket for fans to look forward to, ahead of the IPL and the World Cup that follow.
Here are top news from the world of cricket:
#1 Injury scare for India, Dhoni hit on forearm
The Indian cricket team was given an injury scare ahead of the first ODI against Australia, after wicketkeeper MS Dhoni got hit on the forearm during a throwdown session. Facing throwdown specialist Raghavendra, Dhoni got hit on the forearm after a delivery rose higher than expected, forcing him to abort the practice session.
If Dhoni is unable to make it to the playing XI, India has Rishabh Pant, who can double up as a wicketkeeper.
India's squad for the first two ODIs:
Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (captain), Ambati Rayudu, Lokesh Rahul, Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Siddarth Kaul, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja