West Indies fast bowler Joseph ruled out of India Tests with back injury

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been ruled out of next month's two-Test series against India due to the recurrence of a back injury, the team said on Monday. "After (Joseph's) complaints of discomfort, scans revealed a degeneration of the previously resolved lower back injury," West Indies Cricket said. All-rounder Jason Holder was unavailable to replace Joseph due to a planned medical procedure, and Jediah Blades, capped in limited-overs internationals, was drafted in as cover following the ongoing series against Nepal. India are hosting West...