CLT20 can 'boost my confidence' ahead of India-West Indies series, says Ravi Rampaul

New Delhi/ Raipur: Senior West Indies pacer Ravi Rampaul feels that playing for Barbados Tridents in the ongoing Champions League T20 in India will help him "boost his confidence" ahead of the five-match ODI series against the hosts, starting in another three weeks time.

"It would be good for me because I would like to hit the ground running. Hopefully, I can get in some good performances in the tournament and get my confidence up ahead of that series," Rampaul told PTI in an interview on Monday.

Praveen Kumar ruled out of CLT20:

India discard Praveen Kumar is out of Champions League T20 after sustaining an injury to his right shoulder during Mumbai Indians' opening qualifying game against Lahore Lions on Saturday.

"Praveen Kumar sustained an injury to his right shoulder during Mumbai Indians first CLT20 qualifier match. He is undergoing a thorough medical assessment and reports are awaited," a MI press release stated.

Delhi's left-arm pace bowler Pawan Suyal will be a part of the Mumbai Indians team for the remainder of the CLT20 tournament in place of Praveen.