Ferguson replaces Clarke in India squad check online
Callum Ferguson has been recalled to theAustralian ODI squad for the India tour after the captain Michael Clarke formally withdrew due to his chronic back condition. Nic Maddinson has also been added to the squad for the Twenty20match that precedes the seven 50-over matches.
ESPNcricinfo reported last month that Clarke was set to be taken out of the squad in order to ensure his back recovers fully from its most recent flare up in time for the start of the home Ashes series against England. His absence means that George Bailey will again lead the ODI team, with wicketkeeper Brad Haddin as his deputy.
Alex Kountouris, the Australia team physio, said Clarke's back had been slow in responding to daily treatment since his return home from England. "Michael Clarke has a longstanding lowback injury that requires ongoing management," he said. "During the recent England ODI series his injury flared up again and has been slow to improve with his regular treatment regime.
ESPNcricinfo reported last month that Clarke was set to be taken out of the squad in order to ensure his back recovers fully from its most recent flare up in time for the start of the home Ashes series against England. His absence means that George Bailey will again lead the ODI team, with wicketkeeper Brad Haddin as his deputy.
Alex Kountouris, the Australia team physio, said Clarke's back had been slow in responding to daily treatment since his return home from England. "Michael Clarke has a longstanding lowback injury that requires ongoing management," he said. "During the recent England ODI series his injury flared up again and has been slow to improve with his regular treatment regime.
