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India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is "gutted" at not being able to lead the bowling attack for India in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 which gets underway on October 16 in Australia.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Medical team on Monday ruled out Bumrah from the mega event.

"The decision was taken following a detailed assessment and in consultation with the specialists. The BCCI will be naming a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the squad for the marquee tournament soon," the apex body of cricket in India said in a statement.

On Tuesday, Bumrah thanked his friends and family for the wishes and said he will be cheering for Team India during the T20 World Cup.

I am gutted that I won’t be a part of the T20 World Cup this time, but thankful for the wishes, care and support I’ve received from my loved ones. As I recover, I’ll be cheering on the team through their campaign in Australia 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/XjHJrilW0d

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) October 4, 2022

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

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India begins its campaign in the tournament with a match against Pakistan on October 23.