India will have to do without their star player for the West Indies T20Is.

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India will be without their star opener for the five match T20I series against West Indies.

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KL Rahul, who was rehabilitating from a groin injury and had been advised rest by India’s medical team

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due to COVID-19 last week tested positive during his latest tests this week

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so he cannot join up with training camps or play any part in upcoming fixtures

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which are being held at home ground Kolkata ( Eden Gardens ) From 18th April 2019 onwards !

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The Indian selectors have gone ahead an added another skilful player into existing squad

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wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson featured heavily throughout all three ODIs vs WI earlier

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earlier but has now replaced him after strong performances against Eng

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The BCCI has confirmed that wicket-keeper Sanju Samson will replace KL Rahul

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in the squad for their upcoming series against West Indies.

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The player was earlier selected but had to removed due his positive COVID 19 test last week,

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