India defeated Sri Lanka in the 1st T-20 and is leading the series by 1-0
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka due to a wrist injury. Mayank Agarwal has been named as his replacement.
"Batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka. He had complained of pain in his right wrist joint ahead of the first T20I in Lucknow on Thursday and was examined by the BCCI Medical Team," said a BCCI release.
Gaikwad had complained of wrist pain ahead of the start of the series opener in Lucknow. He will now head to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for further management of his injury.
"An MRI scan was later conducted followed by a specialist consultation. Ruturaj will now head to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for further management of his injury. The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added Mayank Agarwal to India's squad for the remaining two T20Is. Mayank has joined the team in Dharamsala," added the release.
"An MRI scan was later conducted followed by a specialist consultation. Ruturaj will now head to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for further management of his injury. The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added Mayank Agarwal to India's squad for the remaining two T20Is. Mayank has joined the team in Dharamsala," added the release.
India are currently leading the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka 1-0 and hope to extend their 10-match winning streak in the format during the second and third T20Is to be played on back to back days in Dharamsala.
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