Windies batsman Bravo out of World Cup

Windies batsman Bravo out of World Cup
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West Indies batsman Darren Bravo was ruled  out of the rest of the World Cup today after failing to recover from  a hamstring injury, the squad's players' association said.

"Darren Bravo has been ruled out of the World Cup and will be replaced in the West Indies squad. Get well soon @DMBravo46#cwc15," tweeted the West Indies Players Association (WIPA).

Bravo suffered a left hamstring injury in the 150-run win over Pakistan in Christchurch last weekend and missed Friday's 257-run defeat by South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The 26-year-old Trinidadian made 49 against Pakistan before he was forced to retire hurt.

He had also been left dazed when a powerful throw from Younis Khan hit him on the side of the helmet as he scrambled through for a single. To complete his miserable day, he was later reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for swearing

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