Published: Jun 24, 2013, 06:43 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 24, 2013, 06:43 PM (IST)
Irfan Pathan last played for India in the 2012 ICC World T20 in Sri Lanka © Getty Images
New Delhi: Jun 24, 2013
All-rounder Irfan Pathan has been ruled out of the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) tri-series in the West Indies with a hamstring injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that seamer Shami Ahmed would replace him in the Indian squad.
Irfan was part of the victorious Indian squad in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 but did not play in any of India’s matches. It is not yet clear how and when he picked up the injury, reports ibnlive.
His last outing for India was in the 2012 ICC World T20 in Sri Lanka. He picked up a hamstring injury in the following Ranji Trophy, which kept him out of the team throughout the home season.
“Irfan Pathan has been ruled out of the tri-series in the West Indies, due to a hamstring injury. The All India Senior Selection Committee has picked Shami as his replacement in the Indian team,” read a statement from the BCCI.
Shami made his debut for India against Pakistan in the home ODI series in January this year. He has so far played five ODIs, taking four wickets with an average of 43.50. This, however, will be his first tour overseas.
The series also involves Sri Lanka. India begin their tri-series campaign against West Indies on June 30 in Jamaica. The series will be held from June 28 to July 11.
(with inputs from IANS)
