Injured Oz bowler Bollinger out of WC

Fri, 25 February 2011
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Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra reporting from Nagpur says:

Cricket Australia medical staff today confirmed fast bowler Doug Bollinger will return to Australia from the ICC World Cup with a left ankle injury.

Australian team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said, "Doug Bollinger has been experiencing increasing left ankle pain since arriving in India. Unfortunately the pain is now significantly affecting his ability to bowl and he will not be playing any further part in the tournament. "Doug will now return to Australia and seek specialist opinion to determine the best course of management for this injury."