By Nadene Smith
SYDNEY, Australia
(TheSportsNEXT) December 5, 2012: The most-anticipated Australian domestic
Twenty20 cricket tournament is just a couple of days away but some of the
biggest stars will not be part of the initial matches of the KFC Big Bash
League 2012.
Australian Test skipper Michael Clarke, as well as pacemen
Ben Hilfenhaus, John Hastings, and Josh Hazelwood will not be available to
their respective BBL franchises for their opening games of the Australian
domestic Twenty20 season.
Michael Clarke is once again struggling to get over the back
soreness and has been told to stay away from the opening round of the KFC Big
Bash League 2012.
While Josh Hazlewood, who is knocking at door of Test
cricket, is nursing a foot injury and is out at least for a month, Ben
Hilfenhas and John Hastings have also been ordered by the Cricket Australia to
miss the opening stages of the Twenty20 tournament.
Cricket Australia Executive General Manger of Team Performces,
Pat Howard said in a statement issued Wedenesday, "Our medical staff have
advised Michael not to play cricket this weekend”.
The Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel is due to
announce squad on Thursday for the first Test against Sri Lanka and Michael
Clarke, who has been facing back problems due to degenerative discs in his
lower back, is expected to be part of the squad.
The first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka is starting from
December 14.
Cricket Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Justin Paoloni
said in a statement issued here today, “John Hastings had scans that have ruled
out serious injury. He will be reviewed later this week to determine his return
to training and playing. He will miss the first Big Bash League game and
possibly be unavailable for selection for the first Test versus Sri Lanka in
Hobart, depending on how responds to treatment."
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