Times of Islamabad

Australian team faces a big setback during Pakistan ODI series

Australian team faces a big setback during Pakistan ODI series

ISLAMABAD – Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson will head home from thePakistan tour due to shoulder injury.

Richardson took 2 for 16 in the second one-dayer against Pakistan inSharjah but fell awkwardly on his bowling arm and left the field in the11th over.

In a tweet, Cricket Australia said he is obviously pretty shattered but heis trying to stay upbeat.

Losing another quick bowler is a big blow for Australia barely two monthsout from the World Cup with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood also battlinginjuries.