CAIRNS: Injured all-rounder Marcus Stoinis on Saturday was ruled out of Australia's third and final ODI against New Zealand, to be held at Cairns on Sunday. Apart from Stoinis, opener David Warner has been released from the squad to manage his workload ahead of 12 hectic months of international cricket.
Pace bowler Nathan Ellis, who has played three ODIs for Australia and finished stints with Hampshire and London Spirit in England, was drafted in as a replacement for Stoinis, who will now undergo treatment for a low-level side strain.
"Stoinis will undergo treatment in rehabilitation in Perth leading into the tour of India," said Cricket Australia (CA).
In case of Warner, Cricket Australia said he was given time off "considering a heavy workload over the next 12 months and the series being secured".
Warner has not been included in the three-match T20I tour of India to be held later in the month to manage his workload. "There is no injury concern for Warner who has left the squad to spend more time at home before a hectic 12 months of cricket," added CA. IANS
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