Mumbai, Dec 11 (Agency) Australia spinner Jess Jonassen has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against India with a hamstring injury. Jonassen injured her right hamstring while fielding in the opening T20I in Mumbai on December 9. Upon medical assessment, it was found that Jonassen will likely take a long time to recover and she will not be fit for the rest of the series. “Unfortunately Jess sustained a right hamstring strain while fielding during the match on Friday,” said Australian Women’s Team Physiotherapist, Kate Beerworth.
“She’s since been assessed and it’s evident that the timeframes required for a return during this series are too short. “Jess will be unavailable for the remainder of the series and will return to Brisbane to continue her rehab.” Jonassen has been replaced in the squad by leg-spinner Amanda-Jade Wellington, who will arrive in Mumbai early next week. Australia are currently leading the five-match series 1-0, after securing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first T20I. Jonassen bowled two overs in the match conceding 18 runs without any wicket. The second T20I will be played at the same venue on Sunday.