India Replaces Injured Players for Upcoming Cricket Series

Jul 12, 2026

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Jul 12, 2026 16:31

India call up Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi after injury setbacks

## Injury Replacements Announced

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced changes to the national cricket team due to injuries. Fast bowler Harshit Rana and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy have been sidelined with hamstring injuries sustained during the third T20I against England.

## New Additions to the Squad

Prince Yadav has been selected to replace Harshit Rana for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. Meanwhile, Ravi Bishnoi will take Varun Chakaravarthy's place in the squad for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.

## Details of Injuries

Harshit Rana suffered a Grade 1 hamstring injury, confirmed by medical scans, which rules him out of the England ODIs. Varun Chakaravarthy's injury is more severe, with an MRI revealing a Grade 2 hamstring injury, preventing him from participating in the Zimbabwe T20Is.

## Rehabilitation Plans

Both injured players will undergo rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence before returning to competitive play.

## Upcoming Matches

India, led by Shreyas Iyer, will face England in the ODI series starting July 14, followed by the T20I series in Zimbabwe. The team aims to recover from a recent 4-0 defeat in the T20I series against England.

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