Injured Rayudu Ruled Out Of Zimbabwe Series; Samson Called In

13 July, New Delhi

Ambati Rayudu has been ruled out of the remainder of India’s tour of Zimbabwe due to an injury sustained during the second ODI in Harare.

Rajasthan Royals player Sanju Samson has been named as Rayudu’s replacement for the rest of the tour.

According to BCCI, Rayudu pulled his right quadriceps muscles and will require two-three weeks of rehabilitation. India is leading the three-match ODI series by 2-0.

Rayudu showed top form in the two ODIs to have taken place so far, scoring 124 not out and 41 respectively.

The injury to him gives Samson an opportunity to make his India debut. The Kerala cricketer rose to prominence with his exploits for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He has played 21 First-Class games, besides 29 List A matches and 67 T20s.

The third ODI between India and Zimbabwe will be played tomorrow, Tuesday. Team India will play a couple of T20 Internationals (July 17 and 19)