Ashes 2013: James Pattinson ruled out of remaining Tests

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James Pattinson

Australia fast bowler James Pattinson will miss the rest of the Ashes series against England after suffering a stress fracture of the lower back.

The 23-year-old complained of soreness in his hip and back at the end of the second Test at Lord's.

"Unfortunately he will not take any further part in this Test series," said Australia team doctor Peter Brukner.

The tourists say they have no immediate plans to call up a replacement, which could mean a recall for Mitchell Starc.

Starc was left out of the side which was thrashed by 347 runs on Sunday as England established a 2-0 series lead ahead of the third Test at Old Trafford starting on 1 August.

The right-arm paceman, who took 5-135 in the first Test at Trent Bridge, only recently returned to fitness after undergoing ankle surgery.

Pattinson took seven wickets in the first two Tests at a cost of 307 runs, and almost helped Australia pull off an unlikely Trent Bridge victory with a gritty 25 not out in a thrilling climax to the first Test.

But this is the latest setback in a career blighted by injuries, with the Victoria cricketer breaking down four times in 2012 alone.

Two other potential replacements, Jackson Bird and Pat Cummins, have endured serious back problems of their own in recent times.

Cummins, a highly-rated 20-year-old quick, took 4-43 for Australia A against Zimbabwe in Harare last week.

James Faulkner is also available as back-up to frontline seamers Peter Siddle and Ryan Harris, while Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Chadd Sayers could be called up from the Australia A squad.

"Scans have identified an early stage low back stress fracture," Prukner said of Pattinson. "He will commence a rehabilitation programme with the aim to have him back for the Australian summer."

Cricket Australia general manager Pat Howard added: "While we are obviously disappointed for James, the selectors have five bowlers fit and ready to perform in England, providing them with many options.

"It is also important to note that several players have been performing for Australia A and are available to be called up at any stage if the national selection panel requires them."

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  • Comment posted by Stuart, at 21:39 22 Jul 2013

    Oh dear just what Australia didn't need, one of their best batsmen ruled out of the series.

  • Comment posted by U15007212, at 21:31 22 Jul 2013

    Lets hope he is back soon with this injury cleared up, he really is a fine young cricketer and so the best of luck to him in his recovery, and as a fervent Engalnd fan I do hope that no one comes on here tonight to gloat over a young guys injury, that definitely would not be cricket.

  • Comment posted by williebraveheart, at 22:16 22 Jul 2013

    Nasty injury. Don't like to hear of this in any sportsman. The sick idiots on this thread should hang their heads in shame. I wish him a speedy recovery.

  • Comment posted by Linense, at 22:18 22 Jul 2013

    ' A low back stress fracture' This is a serious injury and some of the comments make me ashamed, still I know the real cricket fans will not be taking any satisfaction from this and wish that he makes a speedy recovery.

  • Comment posted by Not My Real Pseudonym, at 00:18 23 Jul 2013

    @56. "Mind, as a Welshman I can't help thinking that England are really not that good...Come on the Aussies."

    You small-minded plonker, It's the England & Wales Cricket Board.

    Your desperate need to bare the enormous chip on your shoulder to the world is an own goal of embarrassing proportions

  • Comment posted by Alan, at 21:33 22 Jul 2013

    @9 - And how would you know - crass comment. It's a real shame people like you flood this site with purile rubbish. I am sure he is injured, he looks a fine prospect and Aus will be all the worse without him, as this site will be without you

  • Comment posted by Linense, at 21:31 22 Jul 2013

    7. James Pattinson - good bowler and a blow to him and the Aussies and cricket lovers. England fans wish him all the best, sad news indeed.

  • Comment posted by Herbi J, at 22:58 22 Jul 2013

    Poor fella! Wish him all the best for a full recovery. What sort of idiot comes on here and abuses him? It is a game! (a game we want to win, but still a game) anyone's health is more important.

  • Comment posted by RW Twickenham, at 22:37 22 Jul 2013

    All decent English supporters will wish him well.

  • Comment posted by U15602191, at 21:36 22 Jul 2013

    "Very overrated anyway"

    No, he's actually pretty good. Scored 10 and 35 with the bat at a time when the top order was crumbling and bowled fairly tidily. The Aussies will miss him.

  • Comment posted by Pete the Hawker, at 22:00 22 Jul 2013

    55 Tanglewood: I agree re the promising bowler: I was at Lord's on Saturday and Pattinson's spell just after lunch was the best Australia produced that day - a pity we have lost him. Of course, I want England to win 5-0, but would prefer to do it via close and entertaining matches like the 1st test, and to get this, we need the Aussies to keep their best bowlers.

  • Comment posted by Stavros57, at 21:39 22 Jul 2013

    Shame for the lad, all the best to him...

  • Comment posted by Mark, at 22:00 22 Jul 2013

    As an England fan I am not loving hearing about this news.
    This is a bad injury for a young bowler, I wish him the best hope he makes a good recovery and remains injury free.

  • Comment posted by OldTimeHammer, at 22:12 22 Jul 2013

    I think one or two commentators on here should hang their heads. Nobody should feel anything other than a great deal of sympathy for the lad. Along with Siddle he has been 150% effort and contributed to each match so far. My most sincere apologies for the idiots who think this is good news and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

  • Comment posted by TotallyUnneutral, at 23:16 22 Jul 2013

    @19jra74

    Steady on there. Pattinson qualifies to play for Australia just like Pietersen and Trott qualify to play for us. And there is a huge difference between sympathy for someone with an injury and sympathy for a player that has just gotten out/been hit for 6.

  • Comment posted by U14376199, at 23:08 22 Jul 2013

    Jimmy Anderson had the same type of injury and came back even better so with a bit of luck he'll come back strong. Looks to have a bit of talent with both bat and ball.

  • Comment posted by Grizzly, at 22:37 22 Jul 2013

    Worth remembering as well that Pattinson has bowled 91 overs in 2 tests, and in between Eng innings the inexplicably indisciplined Aus batsmen have managed to occupy the crease for less than 120 first inns overs, no recovery for bowlers in very high temperatures on very hard grounds.
    I know they're pro's and they're fit but that would take it out of any decent bowler

  • Comment posted by U15007212, at 22:09 22 Jul 2013

    SPUD well said mate took the words out of my mouth. Really sad that people take pleasure in the misfortunes of others, escpecially one that could possibly curtail one's career.

  • Comment posted by U14737487, at 02:41 23 Jul 2013

    #205 Your comment strikes me as giving this a selfish aspect. Cricket is a team game. I'm sure Pattinson would much rather be in the trenches with his teammates doing his very best for Australia than sit watching, unable to help the cause. In rugby the saying is "take one for the team".

  • Comment posted by U14737487, at 01:55 23 Jul 2013

    #196
    I don't disagree, but for the sake of clarity - I thought that Murali's action was outside the law (throwing), but I did not for a minute think that he was cheating (deliberately doing something wrong in order to gain unfair advantage).

    Even though the modified law has an objective defintion of what is and what isn't allowed, I think that it still allows bowlers to throw the ball.

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