India vs Sri Lanka: Sanju Samson unlikely to play in second T20I

India batter Sanju Samson is unlikely to feature in second T20 International against Sri Lanka here on Thursday due to a knee injury.

Samson hurt his knee while fielding in series opener which India won by two runs.

He was dismissed cheaply in India innings.

"Samson has stayed back in Mumbai to get some scans," said a BCCI source.

injury to Samson might provide an opportunity to Rahul Tripathi to make his debut. Consistent IPL performer Tripathi has travelled with squ for a while but is yet to get a game.

India le three-match series 1-0 following ir narrow two-run win in opener in Mumbai on Tuesday.