Bairstow to replace injured Hales for India T20I Series

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Wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow will replace injured opener Alex Hales in England’s squad for the three-match Twenty20 series against India, the English cricket board said on Saturday.Hales has been ruled out of the third and final one-day international against India on Sunday after he fractured his right hand while attempting a catch in the second ODI in Cuttack.He will also miss the T20 series that starts on January 26.Hales was scheduled to consult a surgeon upon returning home on Saturday.
The final ODI will take place in Kolkata on Sunday.

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