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27 Oct 2004, 14:10
From Fox Sports (http://foxsports.news.com.au)
It may be over for Boof
October 27, 2004
AUSTRALIA will consider sending Darren Lehmann home after he hobbled off the VCA Ground in Nagpur with a torn hamstring and uncertain future.
Lehmann lost his wicket for 70 shortly after sustaining an injury that will jeopardise his ability to bat in the second innings, rule him out of next week's fourth Test and as a consequence make it extremely difficult for his international career to continue.
"Darren felt pain halfway down the pitch and knew he had torn it," said Australian team physiotherapist Errol Alcott.
"Our problem is that he's still got a second innings yet, for whatever that may bring. Being one week away from the fourth Test, the time frame doesn't augur well for Darren.
"He's not in a favourable position.
Alcott said there is a chance Lehmann will return to Australia.
"We could keep him here for treatment but it's up to Cricket Australia to see what they want to do," he said.
"There's not a lot of time before our Australian summer starts, so it's important to get him right as soon as possible without re-injuring him.
"Tears like this, after a week to 10 days they normally feel pretty good – if it's just a grade one tear. If it's more than that, it's two to three weeks. I think it's a grade-one plus."
Lehmann's problem is that once he is out of the side he will find it difficult to return because the top order is so established and Michael Clarke is set for a long career.
Meanwhile, century-maker Damien Martyn said Australia are satisfied with their position of 7-362 at stumps.
"Today was mixed feelings," said Martyn after making 114.
"The camp is happy, but unhappy in a way that we lost a few too many wickets at the end.
"It was disappointing for Boof (Lehmann). It probably messed us around a bit when he did his hammy and then got out. But with Michael Clarke there tomorrow and Dizzy, the brick wall, hopefully we can bat a bit longer and post a big score.
"I think the pitch is going to nip around for most of the game in a certain area. There's still grass on it and that's a positive for our guys – we've got three great quicks."
AAP
It may be over for Boof
October 27, 2004
AUSTRALIA will consider sending Darren Lehmann home after he hobbled off the VCA Ground in Nagpur with a torn hamstring and uncertain future.
Lehmann lost his wicket for 70 shortly after sustaining an injury that will jeopardise his ability to bat in the second innings, rule him out of next week's fourth Test and as a consequence make it extremely difficult for his international career to continue.
"Darren felt pain halfway down the pitch and knew he had torn it," said Australian team physiotherapist Errol Alcott.
"Our problem is that he's still got a second innings yet, for whatever that may bring. Being one week away from the fourth Test, the time frame doesn't augur well for Darren.
"He's not in a favourable position.
Alcott said there is a chance Lehmann will return to Australia.
"We could keep him here for treatment but it's up to Cricket Australia to see what they want to do," he said.
"There's not a lot of time before our Australian summer starts, so it's important to get him right as soon as possible without re-injuring him.
"Tears like this, after a week to 10 days they normally feel pretty good – if it's just a grade one tear. If it's more than that, it's two to three weeks. I think it's a grade-one plus."
Lehmann's problem is that once he is out of the side he will find it difficult to return because the top order is so established and Michael Clarke is set for a long career.
Meanwhile, century-maker Damien Martyn said Australia are satisfied with their position of 7-362 at stumps.
"Today was mixed feelings," said Martyn after making 114.
"The camp is happy, but unhappy in a way that we lost a few too many wickets at the end.
"It was disappointing for Boof (Lehmann). It probably messed us around a bit when he did his hammy and then got out. But with Michael Clarke there tomorrow and Dizzy, the brick wall, hopefully we can bat a bit longer and post a big score.
"I think the pitch is going to nip around for most of the game in a certain area. There's still grass on it and that's a positive for our guys – we've got three great quicks."
AAP