Australia vs Sri Lanka T20Is: Finch to undergo fitness test

Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch's participation in the first Australia vs. Sri Lanka T20I may still be in doubt. The developments come after Finch suffered a side strain during a Sheffield Shield game. If absent, pacer Pat Cummins may lead the Australian side in the match.

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Aaron Finch is hoping for a quick recovery

Finch commented on his side strain in an interview with Cricket Australia by explaining how he felt a back spasm and as soon as that healed, he began to feel something on his side. An examination revealed that Finch had suffered a slight tear in his side. Finch is hoping for to recover in time for Sunday's match.

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Finch explained the minor injury by mentioning how it may have been caused by the extra effort he put in during his knock of 57 against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield. He was confident that the strain was not a long-term injury and was not expecting it to affect his game. Finch will be assessed just in time for Sunday's clash.

Commenting on the possibility of captaincy, Cummins said that he was hoping that Finch recovers in time. He also added that a fast bowler like him captaining the side is not something unique as T20 leagues around the world have experimented with fast-bowling captains. Cummins also acknowledged that the team has other players too, who are much more experienced leaders in the game.

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Australia set to take on Sri Lanka

Here is the schedule for Australia vs. Sri Lanka T20I series:

October 27 - 1st T20 - Adelaide Oval, 9:00 AM IST

October 30 - 2nd T20 - The Gabba, 1:40 PM IST

November 1 - 3rd T20 - Melbourne Cricket Ground, 1:40 PM IST

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