West Indies fast bowler Obel McCoy has been ruled out of the World Twenty20 due to a right foot injury, the country's cricket board (CWI) said on Wednesday.
McCoy, 24, played in the Group I opener against England last weekend but missed Tuesday's match against South Africa, in both cases the defending champions lost.
All-rounder Jason Holder, who was initially named as the traveling reserve for the tournament, will replace McCoy in the 15-man squad. Holder has 199 West Indies caps, including 27 Twenty20 Internationals.
"McCoy did really well in the T20 earlier this year and also did well in the opening match against England," CWI chief selector Roger Harper said in a statement.
"He was an important member of the bowling unit and it is unfortunate that he will no longer be able to take part in the tournament. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him ready to return to the field in the future."
Holder will be eligible to play if West Indies play Bangladesh in Sharjah on Friday.
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