Prasidh Krishna Ruled Out Of India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Report

Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of IND vs WI 3rd ODI [Source: AFP]India have suffered a massive setback ahead of the third ODI against West Indies, with Prasidh Krishna being ruled out of the final dead-rubber. In Shubman Gill's leadership, India have sealed the series by winning the first two matches. After scripting their highest successful run chase in ODI history, India are gearing up to take on the West Indies in the final match of the series on October 3 in Mullanpur. Prasidh Krishna out of India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: ReportAccording to renowned Sports Tak journalist Nitin Srivastav, Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the third and final ODI of the India vs West Indies series due to a niggle. Nitin K Srivastav @Nitin_sachin Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the 3rd and final ODI due to a niggle Cricbuzz revealed that Prasidh Krishna has sustained a hamstring injury, which could also sideline him from India's upcoming tour of New Zealand. Notably, Prasidh Krishna could bowl only five overs in the second ODI of the series. He conceded 45 runs, while drawing the first blood for India by dismissing Keacy Carty, who opened the innings with John Campbell in the absence of Justin Greaves. Talking about Prasidh Krishna's performance in the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, the right-arm fast bowler looked sharp with the ball, finishing his ten-over spell with figures of two for 60. He got rid of Keacy Carty for 13 runs before castling veteran allrounder Roston Chase for 24 in the 45th over. Also Read: Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On His Unique Century CelebrationOverall, Prasidh Krishna finishes the series with three wickets in two innings at an average of 35 and a strike rate of 30. However, his economy rate was slightly on the higher side, as Prasidh conceded seven runs per over in the series. Who could replace Prasidh Krishna in India's playing XI for 3rd ODI vs West Indies?India went with three frontline fast bowlers for the second ODI against West Indies at the Barsapara Stadium. While Auqib Nabi made his debut, Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna were the other two designated fast bowlers in the Indian playing XI. However, with Prasidh being ruled out of the third ODI due to injury, India will have a forced change to their lineup for the final dead-rubber in Mullanpur. In such a scenario, the experienced Mohammed Siraj is expected to make his way back into the playing XI. Siraj has played 50 ODIs for India, scalping 76 wickets at an average of 25.3 and a strike rate of 29.6. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah Surpasses MS Dhoni In List Of Most T20I Matches Played For India