Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis Ruled Out of Fifth Test Against India
Australia's backup wicketkeeper Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the fifth Test against India due to a calf strain, the Australian Cricket Board confirmed on Sunday. Inglis sustained the injury while fielding as a substitute on day two of the fourth Test in Melbourne. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper, who has not yet made his Test debut, is hopeful of recovering in time for Australia's upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which starts on January 29 in Galle.
Cricket Australia stated that a replacement for Inglis in the squad for the Sydney Test, which begins on January 3, will be announced soon. Inglis, who has played 26 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 29 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) since his international debut in 2022, will be disappointed to miss the final match of the series.
Inglis' absence for the fifth Test will further test Australia's depth in their squad as they prepare for the crucial match against India in Sydney. With the series still hanging in the balance, Australia's team management will need to make swift decisions regarding replacements. The injury comes at a time when the team is already dealing with various other player concerns, but Inglis is expected to fully recover for the Sri Lanka series.
Inglis' absence for the fifth Test will further test Australia's depth in their squad as they prepare for the crucial match against India in Sydney. With the series still hanging in the balance, Australia's team management will need to make swift decisions regarding replacements. The injury comes at a time when the team is already dealing with various other player concerns, but Inglis is expected to fully recover for the Sri Lanka series.
The fifth Test, which will be crucial for both teams in terms of rankings and series outcome, will see Australia aim to close out their series at home on a high note.
blogpay
Total Comments: 0