Nathan Ellis injury has been a huge blow to Hobart Hurricanes before the finals of the Big Bash League, as the captain of the team, Nathan Ellis, has been declared out of the rest of the tournament, courtesy of hamstring injury. This loss of the longstanding fast bowler is at a very critical point in the season of the Big Bash League and it is also a significant blow to the hopes of the Hurricanes to win the big bash title twice in a row.
Nathan Ellis Injury Hits Hobart Hurricanes at Crucial Stage
Ellis has been a central point of Hobart during the campaign whether it be with the ball or as the captain of the team in high-pressure games. The former has brought about a significant hole in the bowling attack and leadership of the Hurricanes as the competition enters business phase.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers BBL Finals Clash
The Hurricanes will then go up against the Sydney Sixers in a high stakes BBL finals showdown on Friday night at the Sydney Cricket Ground. There is an opportunity of going to the final of the Big Bash League, and with a win in the game the victor will proceed with the final against Perth Scorchers, which will be hosted at the Optus stadium on Sunday.
Pressure Mounts After Nathan Ellis Injury
Sydney Sixers who have a good track record in the finals will want to exploit the loss of Hobart and the Hurricanes will have to re-strategise promptly without their captain. With the BBL finals becoming increasingly intense, everyone will be watching Hobart to react in a high-pressure match which is one of the most expected matches in the season.
Official Confirmation of Nathan Ellis Injury
The captain of Hobart Hurricanes Nathan Ellis has officially been declared out of the rest of the Big Bash League because he could not recover following a hamstring injury, despite attempting to play in the finals late. Ellis was unable to play Knockout match with the Melbourne Stars, which was a tense affair that the Hurricanes won by three runs, after sustaining the injury in a previous affair with the Brisbane Heat.
Late Fitness Test Fails in Sydney
Ellis went to Sydney with the team hoping to demonstrate his fitness but medical tests worked against him. Only hours prior to the game, the Hurricanes announced that he had pulled out of the playing group with batter Charlie Wakim coming in to his place. With Ellis gone, former campaigner, Ben McDermott has been given the captaincy as Hobart advance further into the BBL finals.
Club Statement on Nathan Ellis Injury
In an announcement by the club, Hobart Hurricanes expressed the level of the blow saying that Ellis will be out of not only the rest of the BBL season but also the BBL15 finals because of continuing hamstring tightness. The statement further added that though Ellis was planning an eventual return in the last two matches, he could not get over the injury on time.
Importance of Nathan Ellis to Hobart Hurricanes
It is especially disheartening because Ellis has been in good shape during the tournament. The Hurricanes lead wicket-taker at the moment is the fast bowler and he is also a key figure to their achievements this season. Part of the workload management before the T20 World Cup included him being already rested by the upcoming three-match T20I series of Australia against Pakistan, which is set to start next week.
Australian Selection Concerns After Injury
Nevertheless, the persistence of the injury is now an issue of the selectors and Ellis will play a significant role in pace attack by Australia against the world tournament. To make the matters worse, Chris Jordan is also in doubt of whether he is available to play the Challenger final with the Sydney Sixers. Jordan not only did not bowl or field against the Stars, but also had only one delivery with a bat, which brought the concern that he might have worsened a past injury.
Fitness Issues Add Pressure in BBL Finals
With the BBL finals still being run, Hobart Hurricanes are already experiencing growing pressure on and off the field, and fitness issues are posing a threat of derailing their title quest at an important point of the season.
🔗 Visit our other platforms:
8jjSports.com
