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.
Indian head coach Rahul Dravid is yet to rule out pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. Bumrah had "sustained" a back injury and was being monitored by their medical team at the NCA.
The ICC announced that the winning side at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Melbourne on November 13 would receive prize money of $1.6 million, with the runners-up guaranteed half the amount.
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.