Litchfield sidelined as Australia prepare for Bangladesh dead rubber

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

Australia opener Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of the third ODI against Bangladesh with a low grade hip strain. She has been replaced by allrounder Nicola Carey for the match at Allan Border Field on Wednesday. The injury occurred during Litchfield's second-innings knock of 70 on Sunday night, when she called for a trainer but continued batting.

Litchfield has been in elite form in the series, which Australia leads 2-0, with innings of 77 and 70. With the three-game series already won, Australia chose not to risk further injury to their star opener. Veteran Beth Mooney, playing in her 100th ODI, will move up to open the innings alongside Carey, who will bat at No.8.

Australia captain Tahlia McGrath won the toss for the third consecutive match and sent Bangladesh in to bat first. Litchfield will be monitored ahead of the three-game T20 series against New Zealand, which starts in Sydney on Tuesday.

How it is being reported

• Aussies lose star opener to injury as Carey called upAustralia will field first in the third ODI against Bangladesh, with allrounder Nicola Carey drafted into the team to replace injured Phoebe Litchfield.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 04:51
• Aussies lose star opener to injury as Carey called upAustralia will field first in the third ODI against Bangladesh, with allrounder Nicola Carey drafted into the team to replace injured Phoebe Litchfield.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 04:51

In this story: Phoebe Litchfield · Nicola Carey · Australia · Bangladesh · Tahlia McGrath · Beth Mooney · Allan Border Field

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