Pat Cummins is likely to miss the game against Afghanistan in
Perth on Wednesday, according to reports. Cummins, who scored an
unbeaten seven and picked up 2/38 in the game against New Zealand in
Auckland on Saturday, will most likely be replaced by Josh Hazlewood.During the fourth ball in his first over, Cummins tripped on his
right ankle while in his delivery stride but he was up and running
immediately. It is believed that the 21-year-old complained of soreness
when the team landed in Perth and he has picked up a “slight side
strain”.
A Cricket Australia spokesperson said scans showed nothing serious. Cummins will be monitored closely by the medical team in the coming days and a call on his availability for the game against Sri Lanka in Sydney will be taken soon.
Cummins, who has been plagued with various injuries since the start of his international career in 2011, was playing in his first World Cup match and this latest injury is another set-back for him. With James Faulkner still struggling to regain fitness, another injury could throw Australia’s campaign in jeopardy. The hosts are currently in fourth position with three points from three games and the game in Perth is a must-win for them.
A Cricket Australia spokesperson said scans showed nothing serious. Cummins will be monitored closely by the medical team in the coming days and a call on his availability for the game against Sri Lanka in Sydney will be taken soon.
Cummins, who has been plagued with various injuries since the start of his international career in 2011, was playing in his first World Cup match and this latest injury is another set-back for him. With James Faulkner still struggling to regain fitness, another injury could throw Australia’s campaign in jeopardy. The hosts are currently in fourth position with three points from three games and the game in Perth is a must-win for them.
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