India in Australia: Shikhar Dhawan Suffers Arm Injury During Nets
Shikhar Dhawan batted for 23 overs late on Friday and was not out on 26 overnight with the India second-innings total at 71-1.
- Associated Press
- Updated: December 20, 2014 09:11 am IST
India opener Shikhar Dhawan retired hurt ahead of the resumption of play on day four of the second Test against Australia after being hit on the forearm during a practice session on Saturday morning.
Dhawan batted for 23 overs late on Friday and was not out on 26 overnight with the India second-innings total at 71-1. Australian TV broadcaster Channel 9 reported that Dhawan was hit on the arm by a ball during a net session at the Gabba ground in Brisbane. (Scorecard | Blog)
Virat Kohli went to the crease to bat in Dhawan's place but was bowled by Australian paceman Mitchell Johnson for one after facing 11 balls.
Dhawan came out to resume his innings when Ashwin fell to Starc with the score on 117/6. The left-hander was finally out for 81 when he fell to Nathan Lyon with India's score on 203/8.