Sydney: Australia’s Pat Cummins is set to miss Wednesday’s World Cup clash against Afghanistan after the fast bowler’s latest injury setback, Cricket Australia said on Monday.
Officials said Cummins had suffered a “slight side strain” and was now doubtful for Wednesday’s match against tournament debutants Afghanistan in Perth.
Cummins scored seven not out and took two for 38 from 6.1 overs on his tournament debut during Australia’s dramatic one-wicket Pool A loss to fellow co-hosts New Zealand at Auckland’s Eden Park on Saturday.
The 21-year-old fast bowler gave an Australia squad already facing injury problems a fresh scare when he went over on his right ankle with just his fourth ball after slipping in his delivery stride.
On Saturday, he got up quickly and continued bowling before New Zealand’s Kane Williamson drove him back over his head for the winning six.
Now Cummins will be monitored by Australia team medical staff, with his fitness to face Afghanistan at the WACA and Sri Lanka, in what could be an important match in terms of quarter-final qualification, on Sunday still to be confirmed. (AFP)Cummins set to miss Afghanistan match
Sydney: Australia’s Pat Cummins is set to miss Wednesday’s World Cup clash against Afghanistan after the fast bowler’s latest injury setback, Cricket Australia said on Monday.
Officials said Cummins had suffered a “slight side strain” and was now doubtful for Wednesday’s match against tournament debutants Afghanistan in Perth.
Cummins scored seven not out and took two for 38 from 6.1 overs on his tournament debut during Australia’s dramatic one-wicket Pool A loss to fellow co-hosts New Zealand at Auckland’s Eden Park on Saturday.
The 21-year-old fast bowler gave an Australia squad already facing injury problems a fresh scare when he went over on his right ankle with just his fourth ball after slipping in his delivery stride.
On Saturday, he got up quickly and continued bowling before New Zealand’s Kane Williamson drove him back over his head for the winning six.
Now Cummins will be monitored by Australia team medical staff, with his fitness to face Afghanistan at the WACA and Sri Lanka, in what could be an important match in terms of quarter-final qualification, on Sunday still to be confirmed. (AFP)
