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Jhye Richardson withdrawn from World Cup Squad

Australian fast bowler, Jhye Richardson, has been withdrawn from Australia’s World Cup Squad as he continues to recover from the shoulder dislocation he suffered in the UAE in March.

After a recent scan and testing with the team’s medical staff, it was determined that Jhye was not going to be ready to bowl at the level required for him to be considered for selection at the start of the World Cup.

Bupa Team Support Physiotherapist, David Beakley, said:

“This is obviously very disappointing news for the team and for Jhye, who has been exceptional throughout his rehabilitation process.

“After his most recent assessment and attempting to bowl in the nets, it was clear that Jhye was not progressing as fast as required and therefore, in consultation with selectors, we made the decision to withdraw him from the squad.

“Jhye will continue with his rehabilitation and we will look to resume bowling in the coming weeks. At this stage we are still hopeful that he could be available for the Australia A tour of England.”

Kane Richardson has been called up to replace Jhye in Australia’s World Cup Squad.

Australian Men’s World Cup Squad:

Aaron Finch (c) (Victoria)

Usman Khawaja (Queensland)

David Warner (New South Wales)

Steve Smith (New South Wales)

Shaun Marsh (Western Australia)

Glenn Maxwell (Victoria)

Marcus Stoinis (Western Australia)

Alex Carey (vc) (South Australia)

Pat Cummins (vc) (New South Wales)

Mitchell Starc (New South Wales)

Kane Richardson (South Australia)

Nathan Coulter-Nile (Western Australia)

Jason Behrendorff (Western Australia)

Nathan Lyon (New South Wales)

Adam Zampa (South Australia)

Australia’s World Cup Fixture:

Match 1 – June 1

Afghanistan v Australia

Bristol County Ground, Bristol

1:30pm (Local Time)

Match 2 – June 6

Australia v West Indies

Trent Bridge, Nottingham

10:30am (Local Time)

Match 3 – June 9

India v Australia

The Oval, London

10:30am (Local Time)

Match 4 – June 12

Australia v Pakistan

Country Ground Taunton, Taunton

10:30am (Local Time)

Match 5 – June 15

Sri Lanka v Australia

The Oval, London

10:30am (Local Time)

Match 6 – June 20

Australia v Bangladesh

Trent Bridge, Nottingham

10:30am (Local Time)

Match 7 – June 25

England v Australia

Lord’s, London

10:30am (Local Time)

Match 8 – June 29

New Zealand v Australia Lord’s, London

1:30pm (Local Time)

Match 9 – July 6

Australia v South Africa

Old Trafford, Manchester

1:30pm (Local Time)

Semi Finals – July 9 and 11

World Cup Final – July 14 ENDS

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For further information contact: Jeremy Arnold CA Communications M: +61 401 552 162

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