Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out Of T20 World Cup 2022

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (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.

Bumrah was initially ruled out from the ongoing Mastercard 3-match T20I series against South Africa due to a back injury.

The BCCI will be naming a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the squad for the marquee tournament soon.

The 28-year-old fast bowler is the second senior star player to be ruled out after Ravindra Jadeja, who is recovering from knee surgery.

Bumrah, who has a slinging action, puts a lot of pressure on his back during loading. Former West Indies pace bowling great Michael Holding had assessed that Bumrah was always a candidate for back injuries.

Notably, Bumrah was not part of the Asia Cup campaign in the UAE in September due to a back injury. The BCCI had taken a precautionary call and rested Bumrah from the continental tournament, keeping in mind the T20 World Cup later in the year.