Calf strain sees Inglis withdraw from Australia test squad with Big Bash participation also plunged into uncertainty.
Calf strain rules spare keeper Josh Inglis out of the Australia Test squad. He suffered the injury while fielding as a substitute fielder at the MCG.
All-rounder Beau Webster was freed to play in the BBL on Saturday, leaving Inglis as the team’s only spare hitter on day three. According to a statement from Cricket Australia, he experienced a low-grade strain while sharing subfielding responsibilities with spare bowler Sean Abbott.
Although it appeared unlikely that he would participate, barring injury. Inglis has been officially ruled out of the Sydney Test and dismissed from the Test team. However, considering his skill against spin, he is likely to be fit for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka. He has a good chance of earning his Test debut as a specialist batter in Galle.
However, the injury is a serious setback for the Perth Scorchers. Between the third and fourth Tests, he was permitted to participate in two of the Scorchers’ opening four games against the Melbourne Renegades and the Hobart Hurricanes. However, before Australia’s Test team leaves for the United Arab Emirates for a pre-tour camp before the first Test begins in Galle on January 29, he will only have 22 days to recuperate from the calf strain.
A replacement batsman will be announced by CA to join the team for the fifth Test match in Sydney. Even though Nathan McSweeney was benched for Sam Konstas before Boxing Day. His versatility as a batsman does allow him to rejoin the team. Despite playing in the BBL on Saturday night, Webster is still in the squad and ready to play if needed.
Abbott and Jhye Richardson are still in the team as quick bowling cover. After Mitchell Starc underwent on-field treatment for back problems on Saturday, there were some worries. On the morning of day four, however. Starc informed SEN that despite not being called upon prior to Australia taking the last wicket of India’s opening innings, he was okay to bowl.