T20 World Cup: Golf cut rules out Josh Inglis, Cricket Australia yet to name replacement

A freak injury while playing golf has ruled Australia’s backup wicketkeeper Josh Inglis out of cricket’s T20 World Cup. Inglis cut his right hand when shaft of his club a six iron snapped as he swung at ball during a social round at a Sydney course on Wednesday.

“An incredibly freak accident,” Australia coach Andrew McDonald told SEN rio network Thursday, two days before Australia opens its title defense against New Zealand. “As he me contact with ground, shaft snapped around grip area and cut into () palm of his right hand.”

Cricket Australia is yet to confirm a replacement. Alex Carey could potentially join squ as a like-for-like replacement as a backup wicketkeeper and batter for Matw We, although Australians could opt for allrounder Cameron Green and risk going without a spare specialist gloveman.