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ICC World Cup: Losing Mohammad Irfan is a 'huge setback' says Misbah

Updated on: 18 March,2015 07:48 AM IST  | 
AFP |

Giant Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan was ruled out of the World Cup yesterday because of a stress fracture to his pelvis, an injury which captain Misbah-ul-Haq described as a "huge setback"

ICC World Cup: Losing Mohammad Irfan is a 'huge setback' says Misbah

Misbah-ul-Haq

Adelaide: Giant Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan was ruled out of the World Cup yesterday because of a stress fracture to his pelvis, an injury which captain Misbah-ul-Haq described as a "huge setback".

Misbah-ul-Haq
Misbah-ul-Haq 


The 32-year-old first felt the hip injury in the 129-run win over the United Arab Emirates two weeks ago when he bowled just three overs.


The seven-foot one-inch fast bowler played in the crucial victory against South Africa, taking three wickets, before missing Sunday's game against Ireland.

Mohammad Irfan
Mohammad Irfan 


The injury is a major blow to the 1992 champions' chances of defeating four-time winners Australia in the quarter-final at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

"Irfan was one bowler who was different to all the others in the competition," Misbah told AFP. "It is a huge setback for us but we have to live with it."

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