Another hamstring harm for quick bowler Jhye Richardson has not simply hit the Perth Scorchers’ BBL hopes but in addition put any potential worldwide return off the playing cards for a while.
Richardson re-injured the hamstring he damage final 12 months, one in all a myriad points the 26-year-old, who has performed three Tests and 33 restricted overs matches for Australia, has confronted in a stop-start profession.
He’d been on fireplace for the Scorchers, having thrice been on a hat-trick this season on his technique to 15 wickets, the second-most within the competitors.
Scorchers coach Adam Voges confirmed Richardson has suffered a “minor” pressure this time however was nonetheless observing a minimal three weeks on the sidelines.
That could possibly be sufficient time for Richardson to return ought to the reigning champions make the Big Bash finals, however his historical past means there will likely be no dangers taken with him.
“Unfortunately, it’s the same hamstring that he did injure 6-12 months ago so we may need to take the cautious route,” Voges stated.
Richardson’s quick loss will likely be offset by the return of Lance “wild thing” Morris who has been launched from the Australian Test squad to re-join the Scorchers for the rest of the event.