Jonny Bairstow ruled out of ICC Men's T20 World Cup due to injury

In an unfortunate turn of events, Jonny Bairstow has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup in Australia owing to a lower limb injury he sustained in an accident whilst playing golf. 

"England and Yorkshire batter Jonathan Bairstow has been ruled out of the rest of the summer and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Bairstow sustained a lower limb injury in a freak accident whilst playing golf on Friday in Leeds. He will see a specialist next



week to ascertain the full extent of the injury," ECB said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Ben Duckett has replaced Bairstow for the 3rd test vs South Africa.  

"Nottinghamshire batter Ben Duckett has been added to the Test squad for the LV= Insurance third Test at the Kia Oval starting next Thursday," said ECB.

As of now, ECB hasn't named Bairstow's replacement for the T20 World Cup.