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Australia star allrounder Perry out of T20 World Cup
SYDNEY, March 3, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Defending champions Australia were dealt
a heavy blow Tuesday as star player Ellyse Perry was ruled out of the rest of
Twenty20 World Cup with a hamstring injury.
The world’s top-ranked women’s allrounder limped off in pain after
attempting a run out during Australia’s narrow win over New Zealand on
Monday.
Cricket Australia said she would miss the four-time champion’s semi-final
in Sydney on Thursday and the final on Sunday if they get that far.
So severe is the injury that she will also be unavailable for Australia’s
tour of South Africa later this month.
“Ellyse sustained a high-grade right hamstring injury that is expected to
keep her out of the game for a significant period of time,” team doctor Pip
Ing said in a statement.
“We are currently exploring management options and will continue to support
Ellyse through her recovery.”
Australia’s opponents in the semi-final will be determined later Tuesday
with head coach Matt Mott saying he was confident they had enough depth in
the squad to cover her batting and bowling.
“Ellyse is a key member of our squad and has been for a long period of time
and on a personal level we’re disappointed that she won’t have the
opportunity to finish the tournament,” he said.
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