Mithun Manhas replaces Laxman in Challenger tourney

Chennai, Oct 1 (UNI) Delhi batsman Mithun Manhas has been drafted into the Challenger Series tournament for the N K P Salve trophy in place of injured V V S Laxman.

A BCCI spokesman here today said that Minhas would play for India Blues, while Wasim Jaffar has been moved from Blues to India Green to strengthen their batting.

Laxman was earlier picked for India Greens before he pulled out due to hamstring injury.

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