'There is nothing you can do' - Ravi Shastri opens up on Jasprit Bumrah's injury ahead of 20-20 World Cup

Indian camp has faced a major setback just ahead of the 20-20 World Cup 2022 as the senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the marquee event due to an injury. The Indian management hasn’t named a replacement for the 28-year-old. Apart from that, there are names in the nucleus of discussions including the likes of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Deepak Chahar.

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But it’s still awaited who of these three will make a cut to the squad. Notably, Shami and Chahar are already on the list of standbys for the eighth edition of the 20-20 World Cup. Earlier, in a major blow, senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was also ruled out of the tournament as he sustained a knee injury last month in September.

Amidst all the discussions and deliberations, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has come up with something new to say on Bumrah and Jadeja’s injury. He went on to say that this might be an opportunity for someone else to come ahead and prove himself on the big stage.

I think we have got enough strength and we have a good team - Ravi Shastri on Jasprit Bumrah's injury

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"It's unfortunate. There's so much cricket being played, and people get injured. He is injured, but it's an opportunity for somebody else. There is nothing you can do with injury," said Ravi Shastri to ESPNcricinfo.

"I think we have got enough strength and we have a good team. I have always believed if you make it to the semi-finals, it could be anyone's tournament. The endeavor would be to start well, get to the semis, and then you have got enough strength to probably win the Cup, for all you know. Bumrah not being there, Jadeja not being there - it hampers the side - but it's an opportunity to unearth a new champion," he added later.

Later on, while talking about Mohammed Shami, Shastri emphasized on latter’s experience of bowling in the Australian conditions.

“Precisely, his experience , India has been there a lot in the last six years and he has been an integral part of all those tours. So that experience counts,” he concluded.