Tim Paine, Australia's backup wicketkeeper, faces some time on the sidelines after injuring his hand during the All-Stars Twenty20 match in Brisbane. Paine was batting when he was struck on the right hand by a 148.2kph rising delivery from Dirk Nannes, and he immediately retired hurt.
Channel Nine had Paine miked up during his innings and as he left the field with his glove off, he said it felt "seriously no good". When asked if he thought a bone was broken, he replied: "I think so."
Paine was sent to hospital to have the injury assessed; a broken finger might allow him to be back in action soon, but a fractured hand could mean a much longer lay-off.
Paine firmly established himself as the second in line to Brad Haddin this year, playing four Tests in England and India while Haddin was injured. Paine performed well in his first Tests, collecting 17 dismissals and averaging 35.87 with the bat.
However, Paine was not expected to play any part in the Ashes unless Haddin suffered another injury. Haddin will play the first Test at the Gabba starting on Thursday, and it will be his first Test appearance since the tour of New Zealand in March.
source by :espncricinfo
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