Singh ruled out of one-day series

Singh has been a consistent performer since arriving in Australia India fast bowler RP Singh has been ruled out of the triangular one-day series in Australia, which also involves Sri Lanka. He suffered a hamstring injury during the drawn final Test in Adelaide and is to be replaced by Munaf Patel. Singh, who took 13 wickets during the Test series, is expected to be out of action for three weeks. Batsman Manoj Tiwary, 22, will also be joining the Indian squad as cover for Yuvraj Singh, who has a knee problem. All-rounder Yuvraj is to see a specialist in Melbourne, but is hoping to be fit to return to action in their game against Australia in the city on 10 February. Tiwary, from Bengal, has yet to play international cricket but was a member of India's squad for their tour to Bangladesh last year. The triangular one-day series begins in Brisbane on Sunday, 3 February. Before then, however, India will face Australia in a Twenty20 international in Melbourne on Thursday.