India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2022 Men’s T20 World Cup with a back stress fracture.
The 28-year-old, one of the best bowlers in the world, recently pulled out of India’s T20 series against South Africa with a back issue.
India say the decision was taken after “detailed assessment and in consultation with the specialists”.
They are seen as one of the favourites for the tournament which begins later this month.
India are already without all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has a right knee injury.
The board control of Cricket disclosed a replacement for Bumrah will be announced “soon”, with Mohammed Shami and Deepak Chahar the other pace bowlers on their reserve list.
