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Injured Saifuddin replaced by Rubel

Bangladesh have received bad news on the eve of their T20 World Cup clash with England after Mohammad Saifuddin was ruled out of the tournament through injury.

Saifuddin has sustained a back problem and will take no further part in the competition.

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 has approved Rubel Hossain as a replacement for Mohammad Saifuddin in the Bangladesh squad, confirmed ICC.

Saifuddin, 24, has played in all four of Bangladesh’s four matches so far, picking up five wickets across three qualifying games and finishing 1-38 in their opening Group II game against Sri Lanka in the Super 12 stage.

Rubel, who was initially named as a travelling reserve for the tournament, has played 159 matches at international level, which includes 28 T20 internationals.

Bangladesh, who lost to Sri Lanka by five wickets at the weekend, take on England in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

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