India's preparations for the upcoming T20 International took a major hit earlier this week after all-rounder Jasprit Bumrah was officially ruled out of the showpiece event with a back injury. Due to this injury, Bumrah has also missed the Asia Cup. Since the news of pacemaker removal from the T20 World Cup, many fans on Twitter have accused Bumrah of being there for his Mumbai Indians name in the Indian Premier League but not for Team India.

On Wednesday, Bumrah posted a story on Instagram, taking his critics to task and using Winston Churchill's famous quote.

The quote reads: "You will never reach the destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks."

A day after the BCCI announced that Jasprit Bumrah has been left out of the upcoming T20 World Cup, the star pacer tweeted that he was "disgusted" by his absence.

"I am gutted that I won't be a part of the T20 World Cup this time, but thankful for the wishes, care and support I've received from my loved ones," he tweeted.
"As I recover, I'll be cheering on the team through their campaign in Australia," the 28-year-old added.

Bumrah has been a linchpin in the Indian bowling department and his absence will be significant, especially in a context where he has always enjoyed the ball. India have Mohammed Shami and Deepak Chahar on their reserve list, one of whom could be his replacement.

Another name in the game is Mohammed Siraj, who has been kept in the Indian squad for the current series against South Africa to replace Bumrah.