"There are no major health concerns and he is making rapid progress, much to the satisfaction of the medical team," BCCI said in a statement.
"As a precautionary measure, he is advised further rest and hence will not be available for selection for the first Test match against Sri Lanka, which starts on July 26 at Galle."
Abhinav Mukund is expected to replace Rahul at the top of the batting order alongside Shikhar Dhawan.
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(Reporting by Hardik Vyas; Editing by Ian Chadband)
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