Faulkner to miss early part of WC due to abdominal strain
5 Feb 2015 4:42 AM IST
Australian all-rounder James Faulkner (in pic) is likely to miss the start of the World Cup as he is suffering from a moderate grade abdominal muscle strain, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old, who suffered the injury while bowling in Sunday’s final of the ODI tri-Series against England at the WACA Ground in Perth, underwent scans on his injured right side in Melbourne late on Monday.
“Scans on James Faulkner’s injured side have confirmed a moderate grade abdominal muscle strain which is consistent with a ‘typical’ fast-bowing side strain injury. He will receive intensive treatment for the next two weeks before we can determine when he can return to batting and bowling,” Cricket Australia physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said. Faulkner will travel with Australia’s World Cup squad to Adelaide on Friday to continue his treatment with team medical staff.
Side strains are notoriously problematic for fast bowlers and often require four to six weeks on the sidelines for fear of suffering a recurrence if players return prematurely.
The 24-year-old, who suffered the injury while bowling in Sunday’s final of the ODI tri-Series against England at the WACA Ground in Perth, underwent scans on his injured right side in Melbourne late on Monday.
“Scans on James Faulkner’s injured side have confirmed a moderate grade abdominal muscle strain which is consistent with a ‘typical’ fast-bowing side strain injury. He will receive intensive treatment for the next two weeks before we can determine when he can return to batting and bowling,” Cricket Australia physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said. Faulkner will travel with Australia’s World Cup squad to Adelaide on Friday to continue his treatment with team medical staff.
Side strains are notoriously problematic for fast bowlers and often require four to six weeks on the sidelines for fear of suffering a recurrence if players return prematurely.
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