India fast bowler has been ruled out of the tri-series in Bangladesh because of a side strain he suffered in the IPL.Sreesanth sustained the injury playing for Kings XI Punjab against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League and doctors at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore confirmed he would miss the three-nation one-day series against Bangladesh and Pakistan. The 25-year-old is likely to be out of action for a couple of weeks.
Manpreet Gony, the Punjab paceman who played for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, will take Sreesanth's place.
Gony had impressed of late and was the Chennai team's leading wicket-taker with 17 wickets in the IPL. Sreesanth is expected to be available for selection for the Asia Cup in Pakistan.
The tri-series begins on Sunday with Pakistan facing the hosts.
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