Blow to Pakistan: Rumman won’t play T20s against Sri Lanka

Left Arm pacer Rumman Raees has been ruled out from the Twenty20 (T20) series against Sri Lanka due to elbow injury.

The 26-year-old Pakistani bowler has a swollen left elbow and he missed the fourth one-day international (ODI) against Sri Lanka on Friday. He is not taking part in the fifth ODI being played today (Monday) in Sharjah and will rest in the upcoming T20I series.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials have said that Rumman’s replacement will be announced shortly.

On the other hand, right-hand batsman Babar Azam is also struggling as he has pulled a groin. However, he is likely to take part in the T20Is as his injury is not severe.

It is worth mentioning here that Pakistan spearhead Mohammad Amir was injured during the Test series against the Islanders and was ruled out of the ongoing ODIs. The left-arm bowler has been selected for the three-match T20I series after recovery but his participation is subjected to fitness clearance.