Speedster S Sreesanth [ Images ] has been ruled out of the Rest of India [ Images ] squad for the Irani Trophy match due to an injury in his right toe.

Laxmipathi Balaji has been named as replacement for the Kerala [ Images ] seamer for the Irani Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh [ Images ],  BCCI seceretary Niranjan Shah said.

Shah said the Indian team's physiotherapist John Gloster examined the toe and has advised eight days of rest.

The four-day Irani Trophy, is scheduled from October 9.