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Inglis Ruled Out of New Zealand T20s With Calf Strain as Carey Recalled

Carey’s late call-up costs him the Sheffield Shield opener, highlighting Australia’s lack of a named reserve keeper.

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Overview

  • Scans on Wednesday confirmed Josh Inglis sustained a calf strain after a Perth running session, ruling him out of the three T20Is in Mount Maunganui on October 1, 3 and 4.
  • Alex Carey has been added to the 14-man squad and will miss South Australia’s Sheffield Shield opener on October 4.
  • Selectors initially named no backup wicketkeeper in the touring party, drawing scrutiny over contingency planning.
  • Inglis has dealt with a prior calf strain and ongoing back spasms, and he is expected to be ready for the ODI series against India starting October 19 in Perth.
  • Australia’s preparations were already disrupted, with Pat Cummins withdrawn due to lumbar bone stress, Cameron Green remaining for Shield preparation, and Nathan Ellis unavailable for family reasons.