Australia lose Marsh, Faulkner for S Africa tour

AFP, SYDNEY: Batsman Shaun Marsh and all-rounder James Faulkner have been ruled out of Australia's one-day series in South Africa later this month with injuries, Cricket Australia said on Thursday. Marsh has a fractured finger and Faulkner suffered a calf injury in training. The selection panel have called up Usman Khawaja for Marsh, but said Faulkner will not be replaced in the squad. “Shaun undertook a follow-up X-ray and was reviewed by specialists this week,” team physiotherapist David Beakley said. “Unfortunately, due to the fracture being in the joint of the finger we have decided to take a more conservative approach, therefore he will not be available for the South Africa series.

Australia lose Marsh, Faulkner for S Africa tour

AFP, SYDNEY: Batsman Shaun Marsh and all-rounder James Faulkner have been ruled out of Australias one-day series in South Africa later this month with injuries, Cricket Australia said on Thursday. Marsh has a fractured finger and Faulkner suffered a calf injury in training. The selection panel have called up Usman Khawaja for Marsh, but said Faulkner will not be replaced in the squad. Shaun undertook a follow-up X-ray and was reviewed by specialists this week, team physiotherapist David Beakley said. Unfortunately, due to the fracture being in the joint of the finger we have decided to take a more conservative approach, therefore he will not be available for the South Africa series.