Test opener Murali Vijay will replace wicketkeeper - batsman Dinesh Karthik for Tamil Nadu's remaining matches in the south zone leg of the Syed Mushtaq Ali inter - state T20 cricket tournament.
Vijay, who has been out of action since injuring his shoulder during India's fifth and final Test against England here last month, has been named as a replacement for Karthik, who will miss the rest of the tournament to attend his sister - in - law's wedding, according to a espncricinfo report.
The 32 - year - old Vijay's first match is expected to be against Goa at the IC - Guru Nanak College ground here on Tuesday.
Tamil Nadu have one win and a loss in their two outings so far.
After the game against Goa, the Tamil Nadu side will have a one - day break before they take on Andhra Pradesh on February 2 and Kerala the next day.