ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Rubel Hossain replaces injured Mohammad Saifuddin in Bangladesh squad

Bangladesh pacer Mohammad Saifuddin has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a back injury and will be replaced by experienced fast bowler Rubel Hossain.

Bangladesh named senior pacer Rubel Hossain as a replacement for the young fast bowler Mohammad Saifuddin who has been ruled out of the ongoing T20 World Cup with back pain.

Saifuddin had issues with his back during the 50-over ICC World Cup in 2019 and the Bangladesh pacer had to take cortisone injections to play. The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 has approved Rubel as a replacement player for Saifuddin in the Bangladesh squad.