Irfan Pathan replaces injured Vinay Kumar for Sri Lanka tour
July 13th, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, July 13 (IANS) All-rounder Irfan Pathan has replaced injured fast bowler R.Vinay Kumar in India’s squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.
“R. Vinay Kumar suffered a right hamstring injury while training Thursday. He will hence not be available for the forthcoming tour of Sri Lanka,” confirmed a release from Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India Friday.
“The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Pathan as Vinay Kumar’s replacement in the Indian squad.”
The BCCI statement added that “Vinay Kumar is expected to regain match-fitness in three weeks”.
Pathan was overlooked for the five One-Day Internationals and a T20 International in Sri Lanka when the team was picked last week.
India play their first ODI in Hambantota July 21.
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