5 fast bowlers who could miss the World T20 due to injury

Sri Lanka's T20 title defence could be impeded by the absence of Lasith MalingaInjuries are an unavoidable part of any sport which involves physical exertion of any kind. Cricket has always been a physically demanding sport and has only grown in intensity over the past few decades. This has, however, also resulted in players getting injured more frequently than ever before.In particular, the fast bowlers have been suffering in terms of injuries; the primary reason being their increased workload in the wake of playing different formats of the game. Presently, a number of top fast bowlers from different teams are nursing injuries which has cast a cloud of doubt over their availability for the ICC World Twenty20 scheduled for March this year.Let us take a look at the top 5 pacers who may not make it to the biggest T20 tournament.

#5 Tim Southee

Southee has been quite brilliant for New Zealand in recent times

One half of New Zealand’s deadly opening duo of swing bowlers, Tim Southee is currently out of the side with a foot injury. Southee and his partner Trent Boult had a fantastic 50-overs World Cup last year where they troubled almost every team at home.

The 27-year old paceman sustained the injury during the 3rd ODI of the series against Sri Lanka played towards the end of last year. A CT scan which was done on his left foot revealed severe bruising. As a result, Southee was ruled out of the 3-match T20I series against the touring Pakistan.

While New Zealand will be hoping to have their frontline bowler back in business soon, Tim Southee’s availability for the World Twenty20 is very much doubtful.