31 Aug 2013

Harris out for two months

5:51 am on 31 August 2013

The Australian pace bowler Ryan Harris has been sidelined for up to two months by a hamstring injury.

Flush from bowling in four successive tests for the first time in his career during the Ashes series, the 33-year-old had been bullish about his chances of playing on despite the injury when he arrived home from England.

But a statement from Cricket Australia released later, showed that his optimism had been misplaced, although he should be back in action in time for the start of the return series against England in late November.

A chronic knee problem, left ankle fracture, shoulder problem, back strain, hip pain and a tender Achilles have all contributed to Harris's limited international career.