The franchise added that his availability for the remainder of the finals series will be assessed in the coming days. Hobart Hurricanes’ BBL campaign could end on Wednesday, January 21 if they are defeated by Melbourne Stars. However, a win, or even a failure, with rain forecast, would see them progress to the Challenger on Friday, January 23, where they will face Perth Scorchers or Sydney Sixers.
Ellis was the Hurricanes’ leading wicket-taker this season, claiming 14 wickets at an average of 21.28 and an economy rate of 9.03. He has performed in crucial phases of the innings including the powerplay, power surge and death overs. In his absence, Ben McDermott will take over the captaincy.
Meanwhile, the Australian selectors announced on Monday, January 19, that Ellis, alongside Glenn Maxwell, would be rested for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, which serves as preparation for next month’s World Cup. Ellis has become a key part of Australia’s T20 attack, and chairman of selectors George Bailey was then asked if there were any injury concerns surrounding the pair.
“No, I hope not. They’ve got a busy, well, one of them will have a busy few days with hopefully two or three games in four or five days. So a busy back end to the tournament. I think, as with almost every tournament we go to, especially when it’s a very busy time of year like this, there’s a lot of hard work being done with individuals to make sure that they get the best preparation that they can to make sure that when they join the World Cup squad, they’re ready to perform,” said Bailey as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
Hobart Hurricanes will also have to make do without Rehan Ahmed, who has left for England in Sri Lanka. Tim David remains unavailable after a hamstring injury on Boxing Day.
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