World Cup 2019: Mayank Agarwal to join Team India in Leeds on Wednesday

The BCCI confirmed the development on Tuesday through a statement after the ICC approved Mayank’s induction

Right-hand batsman Mayank Agarwal will be joining the Indian team in Leeds on Wednesday, ahead of their next World Cup fixture against Sri Lanka. The uncapped batter has been named as the replacement of all-rounder Vijay Shankar who ruled out of the tournament following a toe injury. The BCCI confirmed the development on Tuesday through a statement after the ICC approved Mayank’s induction. Shankar was on Monday ruled out of the World Cup as he sustained a toe injury in the nets while batting against Jasprit Bumrah. Mayank was named as his replacement and it was approved by ICC's technical committee.

NEWS: Vijay Shankar ruled out of World Cup due to injury. Mayank Agarwal has been named as Vijay Shankar's replacement following a request from the Indian team management for a suitable top-order batsman. More details here - https://t.co/EWqrVmJuh6 pic.twitter.com/atqCkx9ClT

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Mayank made his Test debut last December against Australia but is yet to make his bow in the 50-over format. In List-A cricket for Karnataka, the 28-year-old has played 75 games since making his debut in 2012, scoring 3,605 runs at an average of 48.71. India will play their final group stage match against Sri Lanka at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday.