MS Dhoni has been ruled out of the forthcoming Asia Cup, to be played in Bangladesh from February 25, due to side-strain injury. Virat Kohli will be leading the Indian team in the absence of Dhoni. In the latest release BCCI said that Dhoni has sustained a Grade I left side-strain injury during the second Test against New Zealand and will be undergoing rehabilitation for ten days. The All-India Senior Selection Committee has picked Dinesh Kartik as his replacement in the Indian squad for the tournament.