Sehwag ruled out of T20 WC, Murali Vijay drafted in

Virender Sehwag [ Images ] been ruled out of the ICC [ Images ] T20 World Cup.

In-form Tamil Nadu batsman Murali Vijay [ Images ] will replace him in India's squad bound for the West Indies [ Images ].

Sehwag sustained a shoulder injury during the Indian Premier League [ Images ] and was advised rest for three to four weeks.

"The ICC's Technical Committee has permitted a replacement for him," read a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, adding, "the All-India Senior Selection Committee has accordingly picked Murali Vijay."

Gautam Gambhir [ Images ] will now be the vice-captain of the team.