EX-ENGLAND STAR PANESAR RULED OUT OF REALITY TV SHOW WITH BROKEN ANKLE

The former international spinner was due to take part in Dancing On Ice

The world of cricket will have to wait another year for someone to back in Dancing On Ice after Monty Panesar pulled out of the show through injury.

Former England international spinner Panesar has sustained an ankle injury, ruling him out of the competition which is due to begin early next year.

Panesar reportedly fractured his ankle in training and has been replaced by musician Lemar.

A statement from producers read: "We are super sad to announce that owing to an injury sustained in training, Monty Panesar has had to withdraw from Dancing On Ice 2018. You'll be sorely missed Monty - rest up and get better soon."

He is Humble, He swears by loyalty, He has a DNA seeped in Love...He is @Lemar @dancingonice pic.twitter.com/y6lr0ET5wu

— Monty Panesar (@MontyPanesar) November 28, 2017

In November, the 35-year-old spoke of his excitement ahead of the show.

"This is a great opportunity to keep myself fit and motivated and try a different sport," he said.

"I’m looking forward to it, it’s going to be very exciting."

Panesar played in 50 Tests for England, taking 167 wickets for his country, as well as snaring 26 victims in limited-overs cricket.

He last played a first-class game in July 2016, for Northamptonshire against Worcestershire, and has since played in the Minor Counties for Bedfordshire.

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