Australia’s spare Test batter and wicketkeeper, Josh Inglis, suffered a low-grade calf strain while fielding during the fourth Test at the MCG, ruling him out of the final Test in Sydney. This also puts his participation in the Big Bash League (BBL) in jeopardy as he is expected to be managed ahead of the Test tour of Sri Lanka. Inglis was the sole spare batter in the squad on day three, with allrounder Beau Webster being released to play in the BBL. He shared sub fielding duties with spare bowler Sean Abbott before sustaining the injury. Inglis has been officially ruled out of the Sydney Test but is expected to be fit for the tour of Sri Lanka, where he may make his Test debut as a specialist batter. The injury is a setback for the Perth Scorchers, as Inglis will have limited time to recover before Australia’s Test squad departs for the UAE. Cricket Australia will announce a replacement batter for the fifth Test in Sydney, potentially opening the door for Nathan McSweeney to return to the squad. Jhye Richardson and Sean Abbott remain with the squad as fast bowling cover, while concerns over Mitchell Starc’s back pain were alleviated as he confirmed his readiness to bowl.
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