Australia Dealt Double Injury Blow Ahead of Third ODI Against South Africa
Ellis and Davies will return home after injuries left Australia with four fit fast bowlers for the final ODI, officials said.
- Australia pacer Nathan Ellis and spinner Joel Davies have been ruled out of Wednesday's final ODI against South Africa at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.
- Ellis suffered a left side strain after bowling four overs during the second ODI in Johannesburg, while Davies picked up a hamstring injury fielding as a substitute in the same match.
- Uncertainty remains regarding wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis for the Test series beginning October 9, after he fractured a finger during the opening ODI in Durban.
- Australia has not called up replacements for the injured pair; Captain Pat Cummins is expected to return for the final match, with Mitchell Starc and Xavier Bartlett also in line to feature.
- Ellis will undergo rehabilitation aiming to return for the home ODI series against England on November 13, while Davies is set to resume domestic cricket with New South Wales.
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Australia dealt double injury blow ahead of third ODI against South Africa
Australia has suffered a double injury blow ahead of the third and final ODI against South Africa, with Nathan Ellis ruled out after suffering a side strain in Johannesburg. Left-arm spinner Joel Davies will also return home after picking up a hamstring injury while fielding as a substitute in the second ODI.
Australia's Nathan Ellis, Joel Davies Ruled out of Final ODI Against South Africa
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Australias Nathan Ellis, Joel Davies ruled out of final ODI against South Africa
Australia suffered a double injury blow ahead of the third and final ODI against South Africa, with fast bowler Nathan Ellis ruled out with a side strain and left-arm spinner Joel Davies set to return home after sustaining a hamstring injury.
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