New Delhi: Ambati Rayudu has replaced Manoj Tiwary in India's Twenty20 squad for two matches against England.

"Manoj Tiwary has been ruled out of the AIRTEL T20 International Series against England, on account of a side strain," said the BCCI in a press release.

Tiwary is leaving for a comprehensive rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore after suffering a muscle tear.

The first T20 match is on Dec. 20 in Pune and the next is in Mumbai on Dec. 22.

By Indian Sports News Network