Blow for Australia as injured Perry ruled out of T20 World Cup
SYDNEY, (Reuters) - Defending champions Australia suffered a major blow ahead of the knockout stage of the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup when all-rounder Ellyse Perry was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament yesterday.
The twice ICC women’s cricketer of the year hobbled off the field in tears after suffering a right hamstring injury during Monday’s four-run victory over New Zealand that sealed their place in tomorrow’s second semi-final against South Africa.
“Ellyse sustained a high-grade right hamstring injury that is expected to keep her out of the game for a significant period of time,” team doctor Pip Inge said in a media statement.
“We are currently exploring management options and will continue to support Ellyse through her recovery.”
The team said Perry would not be replaced in the squad.
“Ellyse is a key member of our squad and has been for a long period of time and on a personal level we’re disappointed that she won’t have the opportunity to finish the tournament,” coach Matthew Mott said.
“We’re confident that we have enough depth in the squad to cover her batting and bowling and know whoever gets an opportunity will make a strong contribution.”
South Africa finished top of Group B after their final group match against West Indies at the Sydney Showground Stadium was washed out yesterday.
They finished ahead of inaugural 2009 champions England who will play India, the only team to win all four group matches, in tomorrow’s first semi-final.
The final takes place at the (Reuters) - England players will not be shaking hands on their tour of Sri Lanka and will use fist bumps instead to greet each other following the coronavirus outbreak, skipper Joe Root said.
Root’s team were laid low by flu and gastroenteritis in South Africa and are cautious following the coronavirus outbreak that has killed over 3,000 people and infected more than 89,000 globally.
“After the illnesses that swept through the squad in South Africa, we are well aware of the importance of keeping contact to a minimum,” Root told reporters before flying to Sri Lanka on Monday night for a
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Thailand signed off from their maiden Twenty20 World Cup in style yesterday, claiming a point after their final Group B match was abandoned because of rain.
Electing to bat, Thailand posted a strong 150-3 after openers Nattakan Chantam (56) and Nattaya Boochatham (44) gave them a flying start.
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“We’ve been given some really sound and sensible advice from our medical team to help prevent spreading germs and bacteria.”