Injured Brett flies back home
April 15th, 2010 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, April 15 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab fast bowler Brett Lee’s was forced to fly back home with a fractured thumb Thursday.
“It’s unfortunate that Brett Lee had to leave for Australia… he had to fly back with a fractured thumb,” captain Kumar Sangakkara told reporters.
“Adrian Barath too has some stomach problem but still we have good bench strength and will take a call on the final eleven after looking at the strength and weaknesses of the opposition,” Sangakkara said on the eve of their match.
Brett got the injury during a training session Wednesday.
“We will miss Brett… hope he gets well soon and becomes fit ahead of the World Cup,” he added.
Kings XI Punjab would play their match against defending champions Deccan Chargers.
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