Peter Forrest will replace Mike Hussey on Australia’s Tour of the UK & Ireland
Cricket Australia Executive General Manager of Team Performance Pat Howard today announced Mike Hussey will miss Australia’s coming tour of the British Isles.
“Due to the premature birth of Mike Hussey’s fourth child, CA supports Mike’s request to remove himself from this tour for family reasons,” Howard said.
Mike Hussey said: “Due to our baby being born three months early, it is important for the family for me to be here at this time. It is always difficult to miss any tour for Australia and I thank CA for their understanding of our family’s situation.”
Peter Forrest was nominated as the standby player for the initial squad and as such the National Selection Panel has elevated him to the full touring squad. The team leaves this Thursday for England.
Australia’s Tour of the UK & Ireland
15 June Australia ODI squad arrives England
21 June vs Leicestershire, Grace Road
23 June RSA Challenge vs Ireland, Stormont, Belfast
26 June vs Essex, Chelmsford
29 June ODI vs England, Lord’s
1 July ODI vs England, The Oval
4 July ODI vs England, Edgbaston
7 July ODI vs England, Durham
10 July ODI vs England, Old Trafford
11 July Australia ODI squad departs England
