Major injury concerns for Australia at T20 World Cup
Following their victory against South Africa, Australia were forced to introduce changes to their lineup ahead of the game against Bangladesh.
Australia batter Phoebe Litchfield was ruled out of their second group stage fixture against Bangladesh at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Cricket Australia confirmed that Litchfield had suffered an acute quad injury while batting against South Africa. The swashbuckling batter is expected to miss Australia’s next three matches.
Litchfield had played a crucial role in setting up Australia’s victory against South Africa in their tournament opener.
She had scored a quickfire 50 off 24 deliveries, an innings comprised of nine fours and a maximum.
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Also out of action against Bangladesh was all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, who sustained an acute ankle inversion injury (sprain).
The duo has been crucial to Australia’s T20I setup. The six-time winners slotted in Grace Harris and Megan Schutt in the side for the fixture at Headingley.
Having won the toss and electing to field first, Australia restricted Bangladesh to 77/8 in their 20 overs.