Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has been ruled out of the third Test, after suffering a fall at his home.
The 30-year old is a part of the extended squad for the Test series with India, but has yet to take part in the series.
Pattinson has been 12th man for the opening two games, and was the next bowler in line for a call-up.
The Victorian quick was on approved leave following the second Test at the MCG, when he fell at his home and suffered bruised ribs.
Men's Squad Update: Fast Bowler James Pattinson has been ruled out of our Australian squad for the third #AUSvIND Vodafone Test with bruised ribs.
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) January 3, 2021
He will not be replaced in the squad and will be assessed further ahead of the Brisbane Test match. Pic.twitter.com/YAauH5zDHj
James Pattinson has been ruled out of the Australian squad for the Sydney Test with bruised ribs.
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) January 3, 2021
Pattinson injured his ribs in a fall at his property while on approved leave from the Melbourne hub following the Boxing Day Test. He will not be replaced in the squad. #AUSvIND
James Pattinson (bruised ribs) is out of Australia’s squad for the third Test. Cricket Australia says Patto sustained the injury in a fall at his property while on approved leave from the hub in Melbourne after the Boxing Day Test. No replacement named in the squad. #AUSvIND
— Sam Landsberger 🗯 (@SamLandsberger) January 3, 2021
There will be no need to replace Pattinson however, with fellow fast bowlers Sean Abbott and Michael Neser already in the squad.
Cricket Australia will monitor Pattinson's injury before considering him for the final match in Brisbane.
More to come...