Sydney, Jan. 9 -- India left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja has suffered an injury to his left thumb and has been taken for scans, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) confirmed on Saturday.

"Ravindra Jadeja suffered a blow to his left thumb while batting. He has been taken for scans," said a statement from the BCCI.

Jadeja was hit on his bowling hand by a short ball from Mitchell Starc towards the end of the Indian innings and although he resumed batting soon after seeking medical attention, he did not take field to bowl in Australia's second innings.

The 32-year-old all-rounder, who made 28 not out, was replaced by Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal in the field at different stages of the Australian innings.

India, who are already missing thei...