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Australia has called up spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and all-rounder Aaron Hardie for the ODI series against South Africa. Injuries to Matt Short, Mitch Owen, and Lance Morris forced the changes ahead of the three-match contest. Short suffered a side strain, Owen faces concussion protocols, and Morris is dealing with back soreness. The ODI series begins in Cairns on August 19.

Key Points: Australia Recalls Kuhnemann Hardie for South Africa ODIs After Injuries

  • Matt Short sidelined with side strain from West Indies series
  • Mitch Owen out due to delayed concussion symptoms
  • Lance Morris returns to Perth for back injury assessment
  • Kuhnemann and Hardie step in as replacements for ODI series
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Australia recalls Mathew Kuhnemann, Hardie for South Africa ODI series after injury to three key players

Australia brings in spinner Kuhnemann and all-rounder Hardie after Short, Owen, and Morris ruled out of South Africa ODI series.

"Both Kuhnemann and Hardie are already in Queensland as part of the squad – ICC"

Melbourne, August 14

Australia has recalled spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and pace-bowling all-rounder Aaron Hardie following injuries to three key players for the upcoming Home series against South Africa starting on August 19.

Batting duo Matt Short (side strain) and Mitch Owen (concussion), and all-rounder Lance Morris (back) will not be available for the three-match series that commences in Cairns.

The side has put in spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and pace-bowling all-rounder Aaron Hardie as their replacements, as per the ICC.

Short has not recovered from the side injury he picked up at training during the recent white-ball series against the West Indies in the Caribbean. At the same time, Morris has reported back soreness and been sent back to Perth for further examination.

Owen, meanwhile, picked up delayed concussion symptoms following a blow on the helmet during the second T20I against the Proteas and will be forced to sit out the final match of the T20I series and the entire ODI series due to Cricket Australia's 12-day concussion protocols.

Both Kuhnemann and Hardie are already in Queensland as part of the squad that is contesting the T20I portion of the white-ball series, with the series heading to a deciding third match on Saturday.

The opening match of the ODI series will be held in Cairns. The second and third ODI will be played at Mackay on August 22 and 24.

Currently, the ongoing T20I series is level at 1-1, with the third and final T20I taking place on Saturday.

Australia ODI squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Adam Zampa.

- ANI

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Priya S
Concussion protocols are so important in cricket now. Better to be safe than sorry, especially after what happened to Phil Hughes. Good call by CA.
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Aman W
As an Indian fan, I'm watching this closely. Australia's performance against SA might give us clues about their form before our upcoming series! 🏏
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Hardie getting another chance. He's been performing well in domestic cricket. Hope he makes the most of this opportunity!
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Karthik V
Back injuries are the worst for fast bowlers. Hope Morris recovers soon. We've seen too many careers cut short by back issues in cricket 😔
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Michael C
The scheduling is too tight these days. Players barely get time to recover between series. ICC needs to look at this seriously.
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Nisha Z
Good to see young players getting chances, but Australia's injury management could be better. Too many breakdowns recently.

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