India, Sept. 14 -- India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was on Monday ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan after an MRI revealed a side strain, putting his participation in the upcoming Asian Games in serious doubt.

Chakaravarthy had only recently returned from a hamstring injury sustained during India's tour of England in July. He played in Sunday's series opener against Afghanistan, taking one wicket while conceding just 16 runs in his four overs as India secured a comfortable victory.

"It is a fresh injury. MRI has revealed that it is a side strain. He is out of the series and looks unlikely for Asian Games," a BCCI source told PTI.

The fresh setback has also raised concerns over injury management at the BCCI's Cent...