Australia tour of Sri Lanka: Jhye Richardson added to ODI squad – Australia had decided to add Kane Richardson and Jhye Richardson to their ODI squad as pacer Mitchell Starc is yet to recover from his injury. It is believed that Starc who suffered a finger injury will be fit to take part in the test series which will commence after the ODI series. Follow Australia tour of Sri Lanka Live and SL vs AUS T20 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
Mitchell Starc has been sidelined after suffering an injury on his finger while bowling in the first T20I against Sri Lanka as his spike sliced his index finger. Starc bravely finished his overs in the game and has been undergoing recovery since then. The duo of Jhye Richardson and Kane Richardson who were slotted in the T20 team have now got their chance in the ODI series.
Australia tour of Sri Lanka: Australia add Kane Richardson, Jhye Richardson to ODI squad as Mitchell Starc struggles to overcome injury
“(He) will continue to train with the squad in Sri Lanka and potentially return during the ODI Series. His recovery time is unspecified but anticipated to be a minimum of seven days,” CA said in a statement.
“It was a strange one,” Josh Hazlewood told cricket.com.au of Starc’s injury. “Once his left leg came back through, he clipped it on the spike, so he’s got a little cut on his bowling finger.
Added David Warner: “It was a crazy thing to come back out and finish his spell and take three wickets as well.”
Team Australia has been recently hit with finger injuries, particularly to pacers. Sean Abbott had to return home after suffering a digit fracture in the nets. And now Mitchell Starc’s injury resulted in six stitches. Starc is en route to beating Saqlain Mushtaq’s record of being the fastest bowler to pick up 200 ODI wickets.
Australia tour of Sri Lanka: Australia add Kane Richardson, Jhye Richardson to ODI squad as Mitchell Starc struggles to overcome injury
Australia has a perfect plan to provide opportunities for everyone. The fast bowlers of the squad will be rotated throughout the five ODI games which significantly reduces the chances of injury and provides adequate playing time for all.
#SLvAUS UPDATE | Kane Richardson will join the Australian men’s squad for the first two ODI matches on the Qantas Tour of Sri Lanka.
He’s been added as additional bowling cover following the injury to Mitchell Starc.
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) June 10, 2022
Sri Lanka ODI squad (provisional): Dasun Shanaka (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya De Silva, Ashen Bandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Sahan Arachchi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Madushanka, Ramesh Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Praveen Jayawickrama
Australia ODI squad: Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner
Australia tour of Sri Lanka: Australia add Kane Richardson, Jhye Richardson to ODI squad as Mitchell Starc struggles to overcome injury
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