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16-Jan-2010 14:18:00 GMT
Bangladesh vs India, 1st Test, Chittagong

Back Injury Rules Out MS Dhoni From 1st Test

Chittangong: MS Dhoni has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong because of a back strain. Virender Sehwag, his deputy, will lead India in the match scheduled to start on Sunday, the Indian team manager Arshad Ayub confirmed.

Dhoni had earlier suffered a back spasm during India's tour of New Zealand early last year and, as a result, had to sit out of the second Test in Napier, which ended in a draw. Sehwag led India in Napier in Dhoni's absence and will be captaining his country in a Test for the third time when he steps out tomorrow.

Dinesh Karthik, the wicketkeeper, is almost certain to replace Dhoni for the first Test.


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