Tamil Nadu Releases T Natarajan From Vijay Hazare Squad After BCCI's Request

Board of Control for Cricket In India(BCCI) and Indian team management has requested Tamil Nadu Cricket Association(TNCA) to release fast bowler T Natarajan from the squad of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021.

"We had named a replacement should he be not available and that issue has been sorted out. We have released Natarajan." the TNCA official added. 

Natarajan made his debut in all formats in the recently concluded India's tour of Australia. He played one ODI, one Test, and three T20Is. 

Meanwhile, KL Rahul will be fully recovered by mid-February and will be available for selection from the third test onwards. The wicketkeeper-batsman was drafted in the team so that he remains in the bio-bubble with the Indian contingent. 

There are no updates on the fitness status of Hanuma Vihari, Mohammad Shami, and Umesh Yadav. They are unlikely to be part of the remaining test matches against England.