Speedster Jhye Richardson is out for the rest of the Big Bash League (BBL) and may not play in the forthcoming ODI series against the West Indies, which is a significant blow for the Perth Scorchers and Australia. The injury occurred during the Scorchers’ match against the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba. The 27-year-old fast forward recently returned to the national team following a protracted absence.
Jhye Richardson, who has six wickets at an economy rate of 9.18 and an average of 40.33 this BBL season despite struggling to establish his rhythm, was dealt a new blow when scans indicated the extent of his ailment. He had shown encouraging form earlier this summer in the Marsh Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup, after missing a large portion of the 2023 season due to hamstring surgery and a dislocated shoulder.
The pacer’s chances of playing in the forthcoming series against the West Indies are now doubtful due to this latest injury, even though he was called up to the Australian ODI squad. Only two days have passed since he was added to the squad, which is a regrettable development. On February 2, the West Indies ODI series is scheduled to begin in Melbourne.
Jhye Richardson protracted struggle with ailments continues
The Delhi Capitals recently selected the right-arm bowler in the IPL 2024 auction despite his long history of injuries, including shoulder dislocations that required surgery. After losing the qualifier against Brisbane Heat, the Scorchers, who are now vying for second place in the BBL league, have an uphill climb to the final.
In recent BBL history, Jhye Richardson has experienced setbacks before. Last year, a hamstring ailment kept him out of the BBL 12 decider. Even though the home team won the grand final, his purported minor hamstring injury took longer to heal than expected. Rearranging their strategy for the upcoming pivotal matches is a problem that the Australian selectors and the Scorchers are facing.
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