India, Feb. 21 -- England allrounder Jacob Bethell may not get to bowl against Sri Lanka in their Super 8s encounter of the T20 World Cup at Pallekele on Sunday. At the same venue earlier this month, Bethell, who bowls slow left-arm orthodox, had taken four wickets against the same opposition in a 3-0 whitewash.

Now let's find out what is stopping Bethell from bowling. Actually Bethell is carrying an injury on the left ring finger and is wearing a protective dressing. He injured his finger while fielding against the West Indies earlier in the tournament.

As per the tournament rules and guidelines, players can wear protective dressing only if the umpires provide their consent. But to be allowed to bowl is a totally different prospect, it...