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Ahmedabad, Oct 27: Medium pacer Ajit Agarkar was today ruled out for the crucial Champions Trophy match against Australia as he had fractured his left thumb.
The Indian team management has requested the tournament technical committee to allow Kerala medium pacer S Sreesanth as a replacement for
Agarkar.
"Agarkar got the injury yesterday (during the West Indies tie). Most probably he sustained it while fielding," Indian team media manager Rajan Nair told reporters.
Agarkar, who went to a local orthopaedic this morning along with physio John Gloster, underwent a scan which showed the fracture.
"He will not be able to take part in the tournament any further," Nair said.
Technical committee member Ratnakar Shetty said the ICC could give the go-ahead for replacement only after receiving a formal application from the
BCCI.
"I understand the BCCI is awaiting the medical reports. And then, secretary Niranjan Shah will write to Dave Richardson. Something will be known by the evening," he added.
The BCCI has made arrangements to fly Sreesanth to Mohali by tonight as India takes on Australia on Sunday. The bespectacled Sreesanth failed to find a place in the Champions Trophy squad, a decision which had raised many eyebrows.
The Indian camp also had a piece of good news. Munaf Patel, who bruised his right wrist while fielding yesterday, was found fully fit today during a medical check-up. (Agencies)
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