Brad Haddin not in for CT, Paine gets a call!

by prasad on September 3, 2009

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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