After India national cricket team's win over West Indies in the third ODI in Queen's Park Oval on August 14, to seal the three-match series, captain Virat Kohli has revealed that the blow to his right thumb during the run chase has not led to a fracture. He also stated that he will be back to play in the first Test Vs Windies from August 22 onwards.
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Kohli was hit on his thumb by a Kemar Roach bouncer in the 27th over of India's run chase. He looked to be in pain, but continued batting after being attended by a physio.
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"I don't think it's a fracture otherwise I wouldn't have continued (batting). It's just a split of the nail," Kohli said.
"Luckily, it's not broken. When I got hit I thought it was worse than what it turned out to be. But it's not broken so I should be good for the first Test", he added.
Kohli slammed 114 off 99 balls to mark his 43rd ODI century and second of the series. India won the series 2-0.
West Indies and India will next face each other in the two-match Test series from August 22. It is going to be part of the World Test Championship.
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(PTI Inputs)