Doggett Joins Growing List of Injured Fast Bowlers

Brendan Doggett of South Australia has become the latest addition to the growing list of injured fast bowlers in Australian cricket. His recent hamstring injury has raised concerns about the impact on the national team’s pace resources during a critical period.

Current Injuries in Australian Fast Bowling

• Brendan Doggett: Suffered a grade two hamstring tear while fielding, including tendon damage. His goal is to return for the Tests against Bangladesh in August.
• Pat Cummins: The Test captain has been sidelined due to a lumbar bone stress injury. Cummins managed to play one Test during the Ashes but is set to return with the Indian Premier League.
• Josh Hazlewood: Initially injured his hamstring before the Ashes, but now faces issues with his Achilles. He was withdrawn from the T20 World Cup squad due to insufficient recovery.
• Mahli Beardman: A promising 20-year-old bowler, Beardman faces a lengthy recovery from a lumbar bone stress injury he sustained before the T20 series in Pakistan.
• Lance Morris: Underwent back surgery for a lumbar bone stress injury. A similar issue sidelined him during preparations for an ODI series.
• Spencer Johnson: Discovered a bulging disc and later a stress fracture in his back—he will miss the upcoming season due to continued issues.
• Gurinder Sandhu: Initially reported knee soreness, but further assessments showed a more serious injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.
• Tom Whitney: The young bowler is out with a foot stress fracture, having recently returned from ankle surgery.
• Mark Steketee: Dealt with a hamstring injury since preseason and has not featured in games since early October.
• Joel Paris: Suffered a groin injury during a Big Bash match, but he is expected to be available for selection soon.
• Matt Kelly: Battling calf issues, he may return for late-season matches if recovery progresses as hoped.
• Iain Carlisle: A hamstring injury halted his comeback in Tasmania, following a previous stress fracture revelation.
• Henry Thornton: Currently sidelined by an unspecified injury, having last played in late January.

Conclusion

The injuries sustained by key fast bowlers pose a significant challenge for Australia’s cricketing prospects. As the team looks ahead, especially with their schedule including the T20 World Cup, they must navigate these setbacks carefully.