Ahead of the much-speculated Asia Cup 2022 clash between arch-rivals India vs Pakistan, both sides have unfolded some bad news as their spearheaded pacers, Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Afridi have been ruled out of the tournament due to injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The loss of Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Afridi is a big blow for both the teams as the two bowlers would have played a significant role in the campaign. Asia Cup is scheduled from 27th August to 11th September and will be held between India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan in UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indian pacer, Jasprit Bumrah has sustained a back injury due to which he has been ruled out of the tournament. Whereas Pakistan\u2019s Shaheen Afridi is going to miss out on the campaign due to his knee injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This news has however leveled the playing fields for both teams ahead of the clash, but it is tough to say how the teams are expected to cope with the absence of their star bowler. However, Jasprit Bumrah isn\u2019t the only Indian fast bowler, who will be missing out on the Asia Cup. Harshal Patel has also been ruled out due to his injuries. Both the injured players are currently undergoing rehab at the NCA in Bengaluru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n