Johnny Bairstow’s long-term leg injury ruled him out of the ICC T20 World Cup

The English wicket-keeper-batter, Johnny Bairstow provides his positive outlook on his long-term leg injury.

Then England batter has taken on his social media to confirm his absence from the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 because of a major leg injury.

Bairstow broke his leg during a golf accident last month. Unfortunately, the batter was immediately ruled out from the T20 World Cup in Australia.

 

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The 33-year-old has successfully undergone leg surgery. The Englishman provided the update on his official Instagram account.

 

“The actual injury was as such… a broken fibula in 3 places which required a plate, I dislocated my ankle which in turn meant I did my syndesmosis joint and lateral ligament along with a couple more bits,” the post read. All in all, I have done a proper job on it! Anyway… on the positive side, the operation went well and I am now 3 weeks post surgery and my staples have been removed. It’s now all about swelling prevention and getting my ankle moving once again. These next few weeks/couple of months are the key to the recovery.”

Johnny Bairstow had been in exceptional form for England this year, with the right-hander having already made six centuries from 10 Test matches before the injury.

Sadly the England side will miss his presence in the upcoming big event in Australia.