India were set to depart for South Africa on Wednesday and Dhawan’s condition appeared to be a doubtful starter for the opening Test against the Proteas, starting January 5 at Newlands in Cape Town.
Dhawan was seen entering the team hotel limping ahead of the team’s departure for South Africa tour.
“Shikhar Dhawan’s ankle is being assessed. The physio is yet to give any report to the national selectors. As of now, he is travelling with the team. However, it can’t be ascertained whether he will be available for the first Test match or not,” a senior BCCI official told.
If Dhawan is remained unfit for the first Test, then KL Rahul is expected to open the batting with the dependable Murali Vijay. Dhawan played two Tests in the home series against Sri Lanka and scored 192 runs at an average of 48.00.
