Irfan Pathan replaces injured Vinay Kumar for SL tour

Update: 2012-07-13 17:49 GMT
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 on 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 on July 21.

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