India vs Australia 2019: Kane Richardson Ruled Out Due to Side Injury, Replacement Announced

Australia’s fast bowler Kane Richardson has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian tour due to the side injury. Consequently, Richardson will head back to Australia to begin his rehab process. Meanwhile, Kane Richardson was not part of the playing XI in the thrilling Vizag T20I which the visitors won by three wickets.

It is cognizance of the fact that Richardson sustained the injury while batting in the nets ahead of the first T20I against Australia. The 28-year old bowler took part in the training session on Tuesday and felt discomfort after bowling some deliveries. Subsequently, he didn’t return to take part in the training session.

Richardson was the leading wicket-taker in BBL.

“Kane reported some left side pain at training prior to the opening T20I in Vizag,” said Australia team physio David Beakley.

“Unfortunately he has not recovered well enough in order to play a further part in the tour.

“Kane will return home to continue his rehabilitation, and we (will) monitor his progress over the coming weeks.”

Andrew Tye replaces Richardson.

Meanwhile, Kane Richardson is replaced by pacer Andrew Tye. Kane Richardson was in fine form as he was the leading wicket-keeper in the recently concluded Big Bash League with 24 wickets under his belt. Richardson played for champions Melbourne Renegades and played 14 matches in BBL league.

On the other hand, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are back in Australia with their respective injuries. Australia is 1-0 up in the two-match T20I series and would look to clinch the series. The second T20I will take place today at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

Here is Australia’s squad:

D Arcy Short, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Finch(c), Glenn Maxwell, Peter Handscomb(w), Ashton Turner, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa, Shaun Marsh, Alex Carey, Usman Khawaja, Andrew Tye, Nathan Lyon.