Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has suffered a side strain and is likely to miss out on the second ODI of the series scheduled on November 29 at the Sydney Cricket Ground itself. He was in the middle of his seventh over of India's chasing efforts when he pulled up in pain after bowling the second ball of the over and walked off the field in pain and never returned.
Cricket.com.au quoted a Cricket Australia spokesperson saying that the all-rounder suffered a "left side pain" and his situation was to be assessed after a scan scheduled for the night of the matchday. Stoinis was in between a fantastic spell after a poor showing with the bat before he slipped during his bowling stride on the crease.
Stoinis’ injury will open the selection doors for one of Moises Henriques and Cameron Green. Steve Smith, who batted India out of the game in the first ODI was unaware of the extent of Stoinis’ injury but said that he will back Cameron Green to take his place in case he fails to recover before the second ODI.
“I don't know how Stoin is, I haven't seen him but fingers crossed he's OK. But if he's not then someone has to come in, and someone who's a bowler so perhaps Cameron. He's obviously started the Shield season really well, and he's a bright talent. I faced him for a couple of balls this afternoon in the nets before the game, it was the first time I've seen him bowl and he bowls a heavy ball. So he looks an impressive talent and if he gets an opportunity, hopefully, he can take it with both hands," Smith said in the post-match interaction.
Australia will be bullish after a strong start into the cricket season while the Indian team will be looking to bounce back with a better performance in the bowling department and by mixing cautions with aggression while batting to challenge the home team going ahead in the series.
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