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 the shaft of his club a six iron snapped as he swung at the ball during a social round at a Sydney course on Wednesday.

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

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