News APP

NewsApp (Free)

Read news as it happens
Download NewsApp

Available on  gplay

This article was first published 12 years ago
Home  » Cricket » Injury rules out five Australia players from 1st NZ Test

Injury rules out five Australia players from 1st NZ Test

November 25, 2011 08:46 IST
Get Rediff News in your Inbox:

Australia will be without five players for next week's first Test against New Zealand after they failed to overcome injuries, Cricket Australia said, on Friday.

All-rounder Shane Watson (hamstring), fast bowlers Pat Cummins (heel), Ryan Harris (pelvis) and Mitchell Johnson (toe), and batsman Shaun Marsh (back) have all been ruled out of the match starting on December 1 at the Gabba in Brisbane.

"We unfortunately suffered some injuries during the recent test series against South Africa," general manager for team performance Pat Howard said.

"With such a short turnaround time between series, five players who were involved in the series will not fully recover in time to play the first ... Test against New Zealand."

Get Rediff News in your Inbox:
Source: REUTERS
© Copyright 2024 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

New Zealand's tour of India 2024

New Zealand's Tour Of India, 2024