Lehmann likely to miss New Zealand tour
Coach Darren Lehmann looks set miss Australia's entire tour to New Zealand as he continues his recovery after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
Lehmann is already missing the current three-match T20I series at home against India, with Cricket Australia (CA) hoping that he would be fit for the tour against their Trans-Tasman rivals.
CA's chief medical officer John Orchard said: "Darren is in good health and feeling well at the moment but is still awaiting medical clearance for us to be satisfied that it is safe for him to fly.
"He is meeting with specialists in Sydney later this week and will have repeat scans on Friday to check his progress. It is anticipated he will be fit to resume work in the coming weeks.
"The health and well being of our players and staff is always our first priority and that's certainly the case with Darren."
Assistant coach Michael Di Venuto will take charge of the side in New Zealand where the Aussies are scheduled to play three ODIs and two Tests.
Latest
-
NewsEngland unsure of best T20 side as foreign fixtures resume
Selectors have a full strength squad to choose from in England’s first away match since the start of the pandemic.
-
NewsKohli promises opportunities for India young guns
Virat Kohli’s India will be looking to blood the next generation of stars Downunder.
-
NewsSouth Africa on high alert after Ben Stokes’ IPL form
The South Africa captain saw Stokes smash a sensational hundred last month.
-
NewsTom Curran happy for cricket to carry on innovating in quest for entertainment
Curran is heading back to the Big Bash in the new year with Sydney Sixers, with three new rules to get used to in the Twenty20 tournament.
-
NewsEoin Morgan still working out which players form England’s best Twenty20 side
It is less than a year until the T20 World Cup in India.
-
NewsPakistan break protocol, return six COVID-19 positives
Pakistan have been rocked by a double-blow and seen their exemption to train in isolation revoked.
-
NewsProteas issue statement on Black Lives Matter stance
The Proteas have affirmed their commitment to being anti-racist but will not kneel.
-
NewsEngland’s ‘frightening’ batting options mean the heat is always on – Jason Roy
Roy insists the competition for his role as opener will not affect the way he plays.
-
NewsJoe Root named on shortlist for ICC cricketer of the decade
Award winners will be announced in December.
-
NewsBatting strength has England in strong position for T20 World Cup – Jason Roy
Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler are among the options at the top of the order.