India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia starting later this month with a back injury, the country’s cricket board said.
“The BCCI Medical team has ruled out Team India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad. The decision was taken following a detailed assessment and in consultation with the specialists,” the Board of Control for Cricket in India said.
“The BCCI will be naming a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the squad for the marquee tournament soon,” the BCCI statement said.
Bumrah, 28, was previously forced to leave the current T20 series against South Africa when he reported having back problems before the first game.
It is a second setback for India, a powerhouse team that will face Pakistan on October 23 in Melbourne to open their World Cup campaign.
Due to a knee injury that forced him to withdraw from the Asia Cup halfway through the competition, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was unable to make the team.
The Indian bowling has lacked steam in the final overs of the T20 format and the side has failed to win a multi-nation competition since their 2013 Champions Trophy triumph.
