Brandon King Likely to Miss Remainder of T20 World Cup Due to Injury

West Indies opener Brandon King is likely to miss the remainder of the 2024 T20 World Cup due to a side strain sustained during a match against England in St. Lucia. King, who had scored a brisk 23 off 12 balls including a 101-meter six, was forced to retire hurt after facing his 13th ball. The injury, which typically requires several weeks to heal, casts significant doubt on his participation for the rest of the tournament, which has only 10 days remaining. Cricket West Indies confirmed that King would not return for the match, and he is expected to be sidelined for the upcoming games as well. This is a major setback for the West Indies, who also suffered an 8-wicket defeat to England. The team has several standby players, with Kyle Mayers and Andre Fletcher being likely replacements.