Ravichandran Ashwin replaces Ravindra Jadeja in Rest of India squad for Irani Cup

Ravichandran Ashwin has replaced injured fellow spinner Ravindra Jadeja in the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup.
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (File | AP)
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (File | AP)
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MUMBAI: Star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has replaced injured fellow spinner Ravindra Jadeja in the Rest of India (RoI) squad for the Irani Cup.

Jadeja, who has suffered a side strain, will be out of action for an indefinite period. 

This will be a comeback of sorts to domestic cricket for Ashwin. He had decided to opt out of the recently concluded Deodhar Trophy as he was adviced a week's rest.

"He has now recovered and is declared fit to play," the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement.

"Jadeja suffered a side strain and has been adviced rest," the statement added.

The Rest of India team will face reigning Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha in Nagpur from March 14-18.

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