Overview

• Vidler has been ruled out of the India A one-day series scheduled to start on September 30 after experiencing back pain in training.
• Queensland high-performance chief Joe Dawes said the pacer reported symptoms promptly, with scans confirming the partial fracture and a recovery plan now in place.
• South Australia quick Henry Thornton is expected to remain with Australia A to cover the three white-ball matches.
• Australia A’s build-up has already been hit by injuries to fast bowlers Lance Morris, who underwent back surgery, and Brody Couch, who suffered a side strain.
• The teenager was part of Australia’s 2024 Under-19 World Cup-winning squad and impressed in last season’s Sheffield Shield final after recent T20 Max outings for Valley.