Handscomb added to Australia ODI squad in India

Batsman Peter Handscomb has been added to Australia's one-day squad in India as cover for the injured Aaron Finch, Cricket Australia said Friday. Finch aggravated his right calf during Australia's warm-up on Thursday and pulled out of the rest of the training session to ice the damaged muscle.

JUST IN: Handscomb called up to Aussie ODI squad in India, @martinsmith9994 reports: https://t.co/tkmvhVtqAK #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/PpweSRsZW8

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The aggressive opener will not be available for the opening games of Australia's five-match ODI series against India this month. "Aaron has had a scan in Chennai and although we believe it is not a  serious recurrence, he will not be available for the first few one day matches here in India," team physio Alex Kountouris said in a statement.

Peter Handscomb called up for India-Australia ODI series after Aaron Finch aggravates injury https://t.co/ydse4nMl9H #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/BmTHTqu4dX

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"He will remain with the squad whilst we assess the injury and establish his return to play timelines." The opening one-dayer starts in Chennai on Sunday.

#INDvsAUS | Peter Handscomb to join Australia squad as injured Aaron Finch's cover https://t.co/LDc0S2c0ER pic.twitter.com/vBjckQUD8a

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