Hastings halted by shoulder
John Hastings' immediate playing future with the Victorian Bushrangers is in doubt after confirmation today that he will have to undergo surgery on his troublesome shoulder.
Hastings injured his shoulder in a training session with the Victorian side last week and did not travel up to Mooloolaba with the team for their pre-season camp.
Australian Team Physiotherapist Kountouris said that Hastings was likely to have an operation later this week.
"John Hastings injured his right shoulder during a training session with Cricket Victoria after returning from Australian duties in Sri Lanka," Kountouris said.
"He has had ongoing shoulder pain since this incident and has been unable to return to training. He has consulted a surgeon who has recommended surgery.
"It is possible that he will have surgery sometime in the next week after further assessment from the surgeon.
"His return to cricket will be dependent on the management approach pursued but he will not be available for selection for the T20 and ODI tour of South Africa."
A complication with Tim Paine's recovery from a finger injury could pave the way for Matthew Wade to make his international debut.
With Brad Haddin retiring from international Twenty20s late last week, many pundits believe Wade is the next cab off the rank.
"He (Paine) sustained a fracture in a similar part of the same finger late last year and required surgery. Tim has been resting the injury in recent weeks but is still experiencing considerable pain," Kountouris said.
"His surgeon has advised that the fracture is healing slower than expected and may not heal without surgical intervention.
As such, Tim will be undergoing surgery later this week. He is likely to need an extended recovery period following surgery and will not be available for selection for the T20 and ODI tour of South Africa."
Victorian Bushrangers play the first match of their season on October 9 against Queensland.
Australia plays its first Twenty20 (Pro20) against South Africa on October 13.
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