New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against India due to an injury, with uncapped pace-bowling all-rounder Johann Layne named as his replacement.

In an X post, Windiescricket wrote, "Johann Layne has replaced Shamar Joseph in the squad for the test series against India. Joseph has been ruled out due to an injury and will be re-evaluated ahead of the Bangladesh limited-overs series."

After the Tests in India finish on October 14, the West Indies are scheduled to play three ODIs in Bangladesh from October 18, followed by three T20Is from October 27 to November 1.

Joseph, who was expected to lead the pace attack, has been plagued by injury concerns, he has played 11 T...