Deepak Chahar Ruled Out of T20 World Cup, Shardul Thakur Set To Replace 'Reserve Player'-Report

India fast bowler Deepak Chahar has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022 which means he will not fly out to Australia, according to a report in ‘Sports Tak.’ The India fast bowler was earlier ruled out of the three-match ODI series earlier after twisting his ankle. He was named as the reserve player for the all-important event to be played in Australia from October 16.

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Chahar has been in good form since his return to cricket in Zimbabwe. He was also included in the Australia-bound squad as a reserve player. Now, he being ruled out, Shardul Thakur has replaced him in the squad.

Meanwhile, the trio of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Thakur is set to fly out to Australia on Thursday, October 13. The three pacers will join the squad, which is currently training in Perth ahead of the T20 World Cup.

As of now, Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement in the T20 World Cup squad is Mohammed Shami, who will have to give a fitness test at NCA Bengaluru. Furthermore, Siraj has proved his worth in the recently concluded ODI series against South Africa where he played a key role in India winning the three match series.

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Chahar, who was among the stand-by players, was expected to make the main squad in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah but it is understood that his back injury will take time to heal.

“Deepak will take some time to get fit. His back issue has flared up again. His ankle is fine and there wasn’t any problem there. So BCCI is sending three reinforcements. Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur," a BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Chahar had competed in the T20 series against South Africa but developed a back issue and was forced to skip the ODI series. He reported to National Cricket Academu (NCA) for rehabilitation.

It is understood that since the team has time till October 15 to announce Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement, the team management has time to check out form and fitness of all three pacers.

Their timely arrival in Australia will also give them time enough to acclimatisation to the conditions Down Under. In case their services are required, they will ready for the contest.

Shami with his artistry and experience leads the race but Siraj was excellent in the recently-concluded ODI series against South Africa, where he emerged Player of the Series. Siraj took five wickets, including three in the Ranchi ODI, in three games.

Shardul with his all round abilities will provide cover to Hardik Pandya but most likely he will be in stand-by list.

Ravi Bishnoi and Shreyas Iyer are unlikely to travel for the time being and will only join the team in case the team asks for a batter’s reinforcement.

Bishnoi will travel in case there is any injury to Yuzvendra Chahal.