AUS vs SA ODIs: Australia to be without three key players – Injuries force changes | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia have been pressured into reshuffling their squad forward of the upcoming three-match ODI sequence towards South Africa, with three players dominated out due to damage. Batter Matt Short (aspect pressure), all-rounder Mitchell Owen (concussion) and pacer Lance Morris (again) will miss the sequence, which begins in Cairns on August 19. Short is but to get better from an damage sustained throughout coaching within the current West Indies white-ball tour, whereas Morris has been despatched again to Perth for additional evaluation after reporting again soreness. Owen suffered a blow to the helmet in the course of the second T20I towards South Africa and later developed delayed concussion signs. He will miss the ultimate T20I and the whole ODI sequence underneath Cricket Australia’s 12-day concussion protocols. Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and quick bowler Aaron Hardie have been named as replacements. Both had been already in Queensland as half of the T20I squad, which is at the moment locked at 1-1 within the sequence.

The ODI sequence will open in Cairns earlier than transferring to Mackay for matches on August 22 and 24.In the latest assembly between the 2 sides, South Africa produced a dominant show in Darwin to degree the T20I sequence 1-1, ending Australia’s 9-match successful streak within the format. The guests outplayed the hosts in all departments, handing Australia their second-greatest T20I defeat at residence in phrases of runs. The 53-run victory was additionally South Africa’s greatest win by runs towards Australia, as the house aspect had been bowled out for 165. The sequence decider will be performed on August 16.Australia ODI squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Adam Zampa.