Injured Katich, Bollinger, Harris on course for Ashes

[~IronMan~]

Wed, Oct 27 09:20 PM

Enlarge Photo File photo of Australia's Simon Katich playing a shot during the fourth day of their... Australia's Simon Katich, Doug Bollinger and Ryan Harris should be fit for the first Ashes test against England, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday.

Reliable opening batsman Katich damaged a thumb and left-arm fast bowler Bollinger suffered a stomach injury during the recent tour of India but they are on course to face England in Brisbane starting on Nov. 25.

"Simon Katich injured a thumb ligament prior to the first test in India," team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said in a statement.

"Since returning home, he has seen a specialist who advised him to take a short break from batting and then return to training. As such, he has not batted since returning from India but will do so next week."

Bollinger has been cleared of any significant muscle damage and is due to play for his state New South Wales in around three weeks.

Fast bowler Harris is making good progress after undergoing knee surgery in July.

((Writing by Ed Osmond in London; editing by Jon Bramley)





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