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Cricket Australia block Hussey comeback

Last week, Cricket Australia ordered Michael Hussey to miss a Sheffield Shield game for Western Australia, which prevented him from proving the national cricket selectors wrong.

Hussey, who was omitted from Australia’s World Cup squad due to a hamstring injury, participated in what he called a “strenuous” training session on Sunday and was optimistic about returning to cricket with WA.

However, after conversations among the medical teams from both Hussey’s state side and Cricket Australia, national selector Greg Chappell stated that it was decided to take a cautious approach and keep the Test star off the field.

“He felt quite encouraged after his practice in the nets yesterday, but following discussions between the medical staff from Cricket Australia and West Australian teams, it was concluded that rushing him back would be unwise,” Chappell informed reporters.

“They agreed to stick with the initial plan, to focus on training, attempt to join some club cricket over the weekend, and aim for a return on March 3.”

The decision was made collaboratively.

At 35, Hussey had previously insisted he would be fit to participate in Australia’s third World Cup match given that he retained his place in the 15-man squad.

“I underwent some strenuous training yesterday with the WA boys and managed to handle it quite well, so I was eager to play in the Shield game,” Hussey stated.

“However, logic probably won out, and I figured it would be best to take another week to ensure I’m 100 percent.”

Australia triumphed in its first World Cup match against Zimbabwe by 91 runs last night. The team is scheduled to face New Zealand on Friday, with the quarter-finals of the tournament commencing on March 23.

Buford Balony says: CA & the selectors are incredibly weak. They used injury as an excuse to omit Hussey, and now that he has recovered, they act like they were right by not allowing him to play for WA. What WANKERS!

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