Rishabh Pant replaces Dhawan in India World Cup squad

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup - India v Australia - The Oval, London, Britain - June 9, 2019 India's Shikhar Dhawan reacts after losing his wicket Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - Rishabh Pant has been named as a replacement for injured opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan in India's World Cup squad, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.

Dhawan was hit on his thumb by a rising Pat Cummins delivery in the match against Australia but the left-hander batted through pain to hit a match-winning century at The Oval.