Pacer Bumrah is expected to miss the T20 World Cup owing to a back issue.
Digital Desk: Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah is poised to miss the ICC T20 World Cup, which begins next month in Australia. Bumrah, India's all-format bowler, was ruled out of the rest of the three-match T20I series against South Africa on Friday owing to a back ailment.
Both Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are scheduled to miss the travel to Australia owing to injuries, dealing a double blow to Rohit Sharma's Team India.
While the All-India Senior Selection Committee has yet to name a replacement for Bumrah in India's World Cup team, former Indian cricketer Saba Karim has chosen a like-for-like replacement for the injured speed merchant.
Former India selector Karim believes Deepak Chahar should be called up to the main squad for the ICC World T20 if Bumrah is ruled out.
"If Bumrah is unable to play, you must recall Deepak Chahar off the backup list." You need players that can handle the stress of competing in a multi-national competition. As a result, you must continue to use the entire squad because it is impossible to predict who will be hurt. "It's great that Arshdeep Singh and Deepak Chahar have been given an opportunity," Karim added.
Due to a back injury, Bumrah was unable to participate in the India vs. South Africa series opener. Additionally, Bumrah missed the whole Asia Cup due to a back injury. After being unable to compete in the Asia Cup, the Indian bowler faced Australia in two T20I matches.
Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI, said on Friday that Bumrah is currently being watched over by the medical staff. For the remainder of the South Africa series, Mohammed Siraj will take Bumrah's place. The Proteas and India will play the second T20I on Sunday.
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