Feed Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 More... Australia's Bollinger out of World Cup 25 February 2011 Nagpur, Feb 25 (AFP): Australia fast bowler Doug Bollinger has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a left ankle injury and is returning home, it was announced on Friday. "Doug Bollinger has been experiencing increasing left ankle pain since arriving in India," Australian team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said in a statement. "Unfortunately the pain is now significantly affecting his ability to bowl and he will not be playing any further part in the tournament." "Doug will now return to Australia and seek specialist opinion to determine the best course of management for this injury." No decision has yet been made about a replacement for the New South Wales quick, who took one for 29 in a warm-up match against India. Bollinger was not selected for Australia's opening win of the tournament against Zimbabwe or the reigning champions' ongoing second match against New Zealand in Nagpur on Friday. Australian selectors will decide on a replacement player and this will be announced once approved by the International Cricket Council's technical committee.
zaheer Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 can they get Michael Hussey if he is fit as an replacement?
Chandan Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Rediff is saying that they can, but I doubt it. LINK
The Outsider Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Rediff is saying that they can, but I doubt it. LINK They can't - a withdrawn player can't be reinstated. I read Greg Chappell saying that in one of his daily interviews 4-5 days back.
Bradman99 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I think they can actually. Well, at least Hussey reckons they can. But in any case, wouldn't you replace a bowler with a bowler? Not to say I don't want Hussey in, I would love him to come in.. But what are the actual rules? Because it seems nobody knows for sure.
The Outsider Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 This is what I read from Chappell. As one of the selectors, one can presume he knows the rules but given it's Guru Greg who knows : http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/cricket-world-cup/greg-chappell-denies-telling-mike-hussey-to-retire/story-fn67xbkx-1226009590221 Chappell said it was "out of the question'' that Hussey could re-join the Australian World Cup squad should a player over there suffer an injury. "Once he's been withdrawn he can't come in, even if it is to replace someone else,'' he said.
zaheer Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 The ICC has also confirmed that withdrawn players can return to replace other injured men, meaning the door has been opened for Michael Hussey to make a potential dash to the World Cup http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/current/story/502913.html
Zelig Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Hilfy or Harris. Dwayne Bravo is also injured.
Bradman99 Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Please god don't let it be Hifenhaus. Also, Harris is injured I'm pretty sure. I think it will be Siddle.
The Outsider Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 The ICC has also confirmed that withdrawn players can return to replace other injured men, meaning the door has been opened for Michael Hussey to make a potential dash to the World Cup http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/current/story/502913.html So, looks like Chappell did not know the rules before yapping around.
Dravid Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 if hussey joins the squad.. aus winning 4th straight!
vvvslaxman Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 I thought IPL "causes" all injuries world cup is causing more injuries :cantstop: Bharat, Bravo, Mahalingam,
99.94 Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 McKay, Hauritz, Doherty, Harris, Bracken (does he count?).. even youngsters like Starc and Hazlewood are injured. Now Bollinger? This is really going to test our bench strength.. I guess the logical replacement is Siddle, although his One Day Domestic form has been awful. Clark, Hilfenhaus, Nannes, or maybe even Christian are possibilities (although I don't think Christian's bowling will cut it - not to mention that we already have plenty of all rounders).
rkt.india Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 I think they should call Patrick Cummins...he can be another X-factor for them...Nannes is a goo d bet too
Bradman99 Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 McKay, Hauritz, Doherty, Harris, Bracken (does he count?).. even youngsters like Starc and Hazlewood are injured. Now Bollinger? This is really going to test our bench strength.. I guess the logical replacement is Siddle, although his One Day Domestic form has been awful. Clark, Hilfenhaus, Nannes, or maybe even Christian are possibilities (although I don't think Christian's bowling will cut it - not to mention that we already have plenty of all rounders). Clark, Nannes or Siddle I think it should be. I'd probably lean towards Nannes.
Bradman99 Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 I think they should call Patrick Cummins...he can be another X-factor for them...Nannes is a goo d bet too Nah, too young.. He still needs to prove more I think..
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