James Faulkner Ruled Out of The BBL With Hamstring Injury

Hobart Hurricanes seamer James Faulkner has been ruled out of the ongoing Big Bash League after aggravating his hamstring injury. The Hobart Hurricanes allrounder last played on December 27 at the Gabba against Brisbane Heat and left the field after bowling 1.4 overs.

He was on track to return to the Hurricanes side but re-aggravated his hamstring at training ahead of the clash with Sydney Thunder on Monday in Canberra.

Faulkner has left the BBL hub and travelled home to Hobart to have scans and begin treatment.

“Faulkner will undergo scans in Hobart to asses the extent of the injury at this point in time, and resume treatment back home,” Hobart Hurricanes said in a statement.

“At this stage, it is unlikely that Faulkner will be able to take any further part in the tournament.”

Faulkner had taken eight wickets in five matches for the Hurricanes, who have slipped to second last on the ladder after a promising start to the tournament.

The Hurricanes have recalled allrounder Will Jacks into their squad after Colin Ingram departed to the Abu Dhabi T10 League. Jacks hasn’t played for the Hurricanes since December 19.

The Hurricanes currently sit seventh but only four points separate the teams between there and a second position.