IND vs WI T20 Series: Rahul, Axar Patel ruled out of T20Is

IND vs WI T20 Series: KL Rahul & Axar Patel ruled out – In a huge blow to India’s T20 series aspirations, vice-captain KL Rahul and all-rounder Axar Patel have been ruled out of the three-match series against West Indies. While KL Rahul suffered a hamstring injury, Axar Patel is recovering from Covid-19. Follow India vs West Indies Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.

“KL Rahul sustained an upper left hamstring strain during fielding in the 2nd ODI on 9^th February 2022 while Axar has resumed the final stage of his rehabilitation after recently recovering from Covid-19. They will now head to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for further management of their injury,” BCCI said in a statement.

IND vs WI T20 Series: KL Rahul & Axar Patel ruled out of T20I series, Deepak Hooda & Ruturaj Gaikwad named replacements

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In their places, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Hooda have been named replacements. Gaikwad, who rejoined the squad after completing his isolation following Covid-19 diagnosis will get an opportunity to impress. Deepak Hooda, who did well in his two outings for Team India in ODIs will hope to continue his fine run of form in T20s.

IND vs WI T20 Series: KL Rahul & Axar Patel ruled out of T20I series, Deepak Hooda & Ruturaj Gaikwad named replacements

KL Rahul missed the 1st ODI as he took an extended break to attend his sister’s wedding. While Rahul returned for the 2nd ODI and scored 49 runs, he was omitted from the Playing XI from 3rd ODI. Skipper Rohit Sharma said the team wanted to rest him without divulging that the vice-captain had suffered an injury.

Axar Patel, who tested positive days before IPL 2021 and missed the opening few matches for Delhi Capitals, he tested positive for the virus once again. The first time, it took him more than 20 days to recover and was advised to undergo mandatory cardio therapy sessions. This time, despite double vaccinations, he has seemed to have suffered the adverse effects once again.

IND vs WI T20 Series: KL Rahul & Axar Patel ruled out of T20I series, Deepak Hooda & Ruturaj Gaikwad named replacements

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The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Rututaj Gaikwad and Deepak Hooda as replacements.

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India’s T20I squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Surya Kumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar, Mohd. Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Hooda.

West Indies tour of India, 2022 (T20 Series)
Sr. No.	Day	Date	Match	Venue
1	Wednesday	16th February	1^st T20I	Kolkata
2	Friday	18th February	2^nd T20I	Kolkata
3	Sunday	20^th February	3^rd T20I	Kolkata