India with two series wins ahead of ICC T20 World Cup 2022 will go with a lot of confidence but they are aware of their weaknesses in the bowling department and will have to sort it out ahead of the prestigious event.
A huge blow was dealt to India as star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022, starting October 16 due to a back injury on Monday.
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
Just hours after the announcement of England's ICC T20 World Cup 2022 squad on September 2, Bairstow was ruled out of the rest of the summer season and the World Cup due to a lower limb injury.
Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out from the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022 due to a back injury. The BCCI will be naming a replacement for Bumrah in the squad for the marquee tournament soon.
Mohammed Siraj is named as replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah. The pacer has sustained a back injury and is currently under the supervision of the BCCI Medical Team. Bumrah is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting October 16.
His form remains crucial for the Men in Blue heading into ICC T20 World Cup 2022, which India would want to win after a disappointing Super 12 phase exit last year.
While they have always played high-profile clashes during the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy, the last bilateral series between both took place in January 2013
The three-match T20I series between India and South Africa will kick off today from Thiruvananthapuram, followed by two more T20Is on October 2 and October 4.