Australia Hit by Injuries to Three Key Players, Replacements Named

Australia's updated Odi Squad The three-match ODI series between Australia and South Africa will begin from August 19. The Australian team is in trouble as three of its key players have been ruled out of the series due to injury. The Kangaroo team has announced the replacement of two players. Mitchell Marsh will captain the Australian ODI team.

Australia has included spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and fast bowler all-rounder Aaron Hardy in the squad for the ODI series. The three-match ODI series between Australia and South Africa will begin from August 19.

Let us tell you that Australia will not be able to get the services of Matt Short, Mitch Owen and Lance Morris for the ODI series starting in Cairns. All three players have been ruled out of the series due to injury. Short has a side strain problem while Owen is battling concussion. Morris is suffering from a back injury.

Matt Short suffered an injury while training during the limited overs series against West Indies, from which he has not yet recovered. At the same time, Morris is suffering from back swelling and has been sent to Perth for further examination.

Owen was hit by a ball on his helmet in the second T20 against South Africa. He has been ruled out of the last T20 and ODI series due to concussion. Owen was ruled out due to Cricket Australia's 12-day concussion protocol. Kuhnemann and Hardy are part of Queensland.

Remind that the three-match T20 International series between Australia and South Africa is currently tied at 1-1. The third and final T20 International match of the series between the two teams will be played on Saturday.