Australia's Star Opener Will Not be Able to Play in ICC World Cup 2023 Due to Hand Fracture
Australia facing injury crisis of opener before the tournament
In what could be a major blow for Australia ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, their opening batsman Travis Head's participation in next month's prestigious event is in doubt after he broke his hand during the fourth ODI against South Africa in Centurion. .
Head was forced to retire hurt after being hit on the hand by Proteas fast bowler Gerald Coetzee during Australia's 164-run defeat to South Africa at Centurion. Australia coach Andrew McDonald later confirmed the fracture and said they would assess the nature of the injury and the recovery time frame.
Travis Head has been at the top of Australia's ODI batting lineup along with David Warner. If he is sidelined for the upcoming World Cup starting October 5 in India, it will be a major blow for Australia, who are already without some of their key players.
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Australia's Star Opener Will Not Be Able To Play in ICC World Cup 2023
In what could be a major blow for Australia ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, their opening batsman Travis Head's participation in next month's prestigious event is in doubt after he broke his hand during the fourth ODI against South Africa in Centurion. .
Head was forced to retire hurt after being hit on the hand by Proteas fast bowler Gerald Coetzee during Australia's 164-run defeat to South Africa at Centurion. Australia coach Andrew McDonald later confirmed the fracture and said they would assess the nature of the injury and the recovery time frame.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald said, "It is a confirmed fracture, but an assessment will be made tomorrow regarding the nature of the break and the time frame of recovery."
"He's going to go for some more scans tomorrow... we're obviously looking forward to it as the World Cup approaches," McDonald said.
Travis Head has been at the top of Australia's ODI batting lineup along with David Warner. If he is sidelined for the upcoming World Cup starting October 5 in India, it will be a major blow for Australia, who are already without some of their key players.
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