Wicket keeper-batsman Sanju Samson will replace KL Rahul in Indian squad for the T20I series against the West Indies.
In a press release from the BCCI, Rahul, who recently tested positive for Covid, has been advised rest by the medical staff.
The 30-year-old will now most likely play the Asia Cup in the UAE later this month.
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Samson, who featured for India in the T20I series against Ireland was also part of the Indian ODI squad against the West Indies. In fact, the Kerala batsman made a half-century in the 2nd ODI of the series.