Reece Topley, an England bowler, will miss this year’s Cricket World Cup due to a dislocated shoulder injury that he suffered while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in their opening match against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.
He sustained the injury while diving while fielding. As a result, the 29-year-old has returned to England for treatment. It is worth noting that Topley had already missed last year’s Twenty20 World Cup due to ankle ligament damage.
“We tried our best to keep him here, but the treatment and the experts suggest that he is going to be out of action for some time,” Bangalore head coach Sanjay Bangar said on Thursday.
Bangalore on Friday named South Africa’s left-arm pacer Wayne Parnell as Topley’s replacement.
The shoulder injury is the latest in a series of fitness issues that have marred Topley’s career, with the seamer previously suffering four back stress fractures in five years.
Topley has picked up 33 wickets in 22 ODIs for England since making his debut in 2015.
England are defending champions at this year’s World Cup, which will be played in India in October and November.