India’s T20 World Cup campaign suffered a body blow on Monday after pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament with a back injury.
India had already lost star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja – to a knee injury – for the tournament that starts in Australia on October 16. And now the absence of their best white-ball bowler has stunted an already weak bowling attack.
“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 Indian board said in a statement.
Bumrah, 28, had already been forced out of the ongoing T20 series against South Africa after he complained of back pain ahead of the opening match.
India begin their World Cup campaign against rivals Pakistan on October 23 in Melbourne. Going by recent record, Rohit Sharma’s team will not be the favourites for the match.
