India, June 10 -- Mohammed Siraj has been rested as part of workload management, with Prasidh Krishna named as his replacement for Ireland and England tours, the BCCI said on Tuesday.

The Indian Cricket Board described the move as a "precautionary measure" to ensure quick recovery ahead of the long international season.

Siraj was named in the squad for the Ireland and England series, consisting of two and five T20Is respectively but was not picked for the Asian Games in Japan.

"Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been withdrawn from India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England," the BCCI said in a statement.

"Following discussions between the BCCI Medical Team and the Team Management, Siraj has been advised a per...