Praveen Kumar out of World Cup, left for England

As per the latest news from the media sources, in a huge blow to Team India just before the start of the 2011 World Cup, India's pace bowler Praveen Kumar has been hit with a elbow injury and may fly to England for treatment.

The player, who sustained the injury during the recent tour to South Africa, was recuperating at the National Cricket Academy. On the other hand, the injury has forced and this poses a serious question on his availability for the World Cup.

In the meantime, officials from the Sports Front told media, the player’s participation will only be clear after further medical advice.

If he is unable to recover in time, India will have to pick a bowler from among those named in the squad of 30 to replace him and S Sreesanth will most likely get the nod.