“He will have scans in Hobart which will provide a clear indication of the injury and the timeframe for his return to play”
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Australia batsman Alex Doolan has returned home after sustaining a side strain while representing the National Performance Squad XI in a match against India’s National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.
Ojha recently scored 219 not out, 101 not out and 110 in two unofficial Tests against Australia A
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India have called up uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha ahead of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford after back-up keeper Wriddhiman Saha sustained an injury.
“There’s never a good time to be injured but the goal is to be ready in time for the BBL if all goes to plan”
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Queensland batsman Chris Lynn will miss the first half of Australia’s domestic season after having undergone surgery on his injured shoulder.
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“I certainly didn’t expect or ask for this opportunity but I jumped at the chance when [CA’s general manager of team performance] Pat Howard asked me”
Australia pace bowler Ryan Harris has been given his first taste of coaching as he was named the assistant coach for Australia A’s home series against South Africa A, India A and the Cricket Australia National Performance Squad.
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“It’s very early days for him”
Australia batsman Alex Doolan has missed out on being awarded a central contract, despite being a part of the squad that beat South Africa 2-1.
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“I’m thrilled to be able to continue my love of Australian cricket through this role”
Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey has been appointed as a consultant batting coach at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane.
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“In fact the rest of my body feels worse than the leg which has had so much TLC over the last few days”
England vice-captain and wicketkeeper Matt Prior is likely to play in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane after coming through unscathed in his second intense workout in two days.
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“Australia have a very good record in Brisbane, it’s our job to try and change that”
England captain Alastair Cook has announced that his side have “no reason to feel intimidated” by the fact that Australia haven’t lost at the Gabba in Brisbane for 25 years.
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“Signs are good so fingers well and truly crossed”
England vice-captain and wicketkeeper Matt Prior has announced that he remains confident that he will be fit in time for the first Ashes Test on November 21 in Brisbane.
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“I feel I have got a bit of rhythm coming back but you never quite know until you are in front of 40,000 people in Brisbane whether all the hard work is going to pay off or not”
England batsman Jonathan Trott is glad to be back amongst the runs after scoring just 293 runs against Australia in the recent Ashes series at a dismal average of 29.30.
