Ben McDermott has been ruled out of the Hobart Hurricanes’ clash with the Melbourne Renegades in the first game of their Round 8 double at Ninja Stadium.
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Ben McDermott isn’t in the Hurricanes’ 14-man squad for Tuesday’s game, listed as “managed” after experiencing hamstring tightness in their last game and being demoted down the batting order.
Hobart’s update said: “McDermott is being managed for this match after injuring his hamstring.”
Nathan Ellis suffered a heavy knock to his head on the boundary last game but played on. Hobart’s update clarified: “Nathan Ellis passed concussion protocols and is available for selection.”
Popular loophole pick Jake Doran comes into the 14-man group.
Ins: Doran / Outs: McDermott (managed)
Hurricanes squad: Ellis (c), Bean, Chaudhary, David, Dooley, Doran, Hatzoglou, Jewell, Jordan, Meredith, Owen, Stanlake, Wade, Wakim
The Renegades have named their 14-man squad for the game, with Kane Richardson ruled out with soreness.
Victorian quick Sam Elliott comes into the squad as a replacement, having taken 12 wickets in the One-Day Cup this season.
Ins: Elliott, Crone / Outs: Richardson (soreness), Peake
Renegades squad: Sutherland (c), Bethell, Brown, Crone, Dixon, Elliott, Fraser-McGurk, Harris, Muyeye, O’Neill, Rogers, Seifert, Stow, Zampa
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There’s doubts around Chris Lynn’s availability moving forward due to a hamstring injury. Strikers teammate Alex Carey told Fox Cricket: “I don’t think it’s looking good – hopefully it’s not his tournament done.
“He’s hit form at the right time for us. If he is done, he’s had a real crack for us.”
