Aussie injury crisis deepens as two Test stars struck down
The Australian cricket team faces a deepening injury crisis following their third ODI match against South Africa. Players Cameron Green and Matthew Renshaw both sustained injuries during the game, adding to a growing list of sidelined squad members.
Why it matters
Injuries to key players significantly impact team performance and selection strategy for upcoming international Test series.
- 10.55pm . First published at 10.40pm
shares Share article Australia has avoided a series whitewash by claiming a rain-affected 45-run victory in the dead rubber third ODI against South Africa .
But it has potentially come at a huge cost, with both Cameron Green and Matthew Renshaw suffering painful injuries during the match.
Cameron Green was floored by a Corbin Bosch full toss to the groin. AP Photo/Themba Hadebe
Green was first to go down with an apparent abdominal injury late in Australia’s innings. He attempted to belt a short delivery from Corbin Bosch into the stands, but succeeded only in gloving it for a simple catch to ’keeper Quinton de Kock . As he swung, he immediately grabbed at his abdomen and looked ginger as he got to his feet to walk off.
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