February 19, 2026 05:12 pm (IST)
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Gurkeerat Mann to cover up for injured Ajinkya Rahane, Rishi Dhawan named Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s replacement
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Gurkeerat Singh Mann in the India T20I team as a cover up for injured Ajinkya Rahane, according to an official release.
Rahane split his webbing on his right hand while fielding in the fourth ODI at Canberra.
Meanwhile, the BCCI medical team has confirmed that Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been ruled out of India’s tour of Australia after he fractured his left-hand thumb. All-rounder Rishi Dhawan has been included in the T20I team as Bhuvneshwar’s replacement.
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