India, Jan. 12 -- India captain Shubman Gill provided a crucial update on the injury sustained by Washington Sundar during the first ODI against New Zealand on Sunday at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. Speaking after the hosts' four-wicket win, the 26-year-old stated that Sundar sustained a side strain and will undergo scans. However, he didn't reveal much, but it can be safely said that Sundar is likely to miss the remainder of the series, considering side strain takes its own time to heal.

It is worth mentioning that Sundar bowled five overs, conceding 27 runs. The cameras picked him up walking to the dressing room midway through the New Zealand innings, and he did not return to the field.

However, the dis...