Injury blow for Australia ahead of fifth Test against India in Sydney
The back-up batter sustained a calf strain while sub fielding at the MCG during the fourth Test.
Australia's batting depth has taken a hit with news that back-up keeper-batter Josh Inglis is unavailable for the final Test of the ongoing series against India due to injury.
Inglis injured his calf while sub fielding on the second day of the fourth Test at the MCG, with a Cricket Australia spokesperson confirming the 29-year-old will be sidelined for the final clash of the India series in Sydney.
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Australia will name a replacement for Inglis prior to the fifth Test that commences on January 3, while the side are confident he will be available for next month's tour of Sri Lanka that includes two Tests as part of the ICC World Test Championship series.
"Josh Inglis sustained a low-grade calf strain while fielding on day two of the fourth Test match against India and will leave the squad to undergo rehabilitation," a statement from Cricket Australia said.
"A replacement in the squad for the fifth Test match in Sydney will be announced in due course.
"Inglis is anticipated to be available for Australia's tour of Sri Lanka which follows the home Test Series."
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Good form at domestic level has seen Inglis' Test stocks rise and the right-hander in contention for his first cap in Melbourne before star batter Travis Head proved his fitness for the match.