Vijay replaces Rohit in India squad

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Opener Vijay comes into the group after Rohit sustained a fracture on the middle finger of his right hand and will look to redeem himself after a disappointing end to the Test series with England, which India lost 3-1.

After scoring 317 runs in the first two Tests, Vijay managed just 85 in the final three meetings as India threw away a 1-0 lead.

The 30-year-old will come into the side for the three remaining one-day international matches and the one-off Twenty20 contest that will mark the conclusion of the tour.

Rohit's withdrawal from the squad comes after he scored 52 in India's 133-run win in the second ODI on Wednesday.

India can ensure a share of the series, which was reduced to four matches after Monday's opening encounter was rained off, with victory at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

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