In a statement Srinivasan said the pair would be replaced by left-handed opener Abhinav Mukund and pace bowler Jaydev Unadkat.

Sharma played a key role in India's thrilling one-wicket victory in the first test on Tuesday, sharing a vital 81-run ninth wicket partnership with Vangipurappu Laxman.

The second and final test begins in Bangalore on Saturday.