Injured Karn ruled out of Zimbabwe tour

NEW DELHI: India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has been ruled out of the upcoming Zimbabwe tour due to a finger injury.
The 27-year-old, who has represented the national side in a Test and two ODIs, has fractured his left middle finger, according to a BCCI media release.
"The BCCI medical team confirms that leg-spinner Karn Sharma has been ruled out of India's tour of Zimbabwe, starting on 7 July 2015, due to injury.Karn has fractured his left middle finger. There will be no replacement for him for the Zimbabwe tour," the release said.
The Meerut-born player, who came into prominence after his exploits for his IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad, was selected in the 15-member Indian squad to be led by Ajinkya Rahane.
A second-string Indian side is slated to play three ODIs and two T20s against the African nation starting July 10. The ODIs are scheduled for July 10, 12 and 14 while the T20 games are on July 17 and 19, all in Harare.
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