It wasn’t good news for Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin who on Thursday was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa as he continues to recover from a finger surgery he underwent last week, reports news agencies.
Accordingly, Cricket Australia (CA) has requested the International Cricket Council to allow Tasmanian wicket-keeper Tim Paine to replace Haddin in the 15-man Champions Trophy squad.
Haddin had successful surgery on the ring finger of his left hand on his return from England Thursday after breaking the finger prior to the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
“After discussion with Brad’s surgeon and the Cricket Australia medical staff, it is clear Brad will not have recovered sufficiently for him to be considered for any part of the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa,” CA doctor Trefor James said.
“While the surgery was a success and there have been no complications, the time-frame for recovery is not sufficient and therefore he can not be considered for selection,” he explained.
Upset at missing Champions Trophy, Haddin is hoping to be back before Australia tours India for a one-day series later this year.
“While it is extremely disappointing to miss the ICC Champions Trophy, the good news is that the surgery was successful and my finger will be 100 per cent (okay) when the recovery period is finalised.
Australia will surely be missing the services of this keeper who had to live in Adam Gilchrist’s shadow for long and now is being troubled by a series of injuries but it does give an opportunity for Paine to make a mark.
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