Ashton Turner likely to miss Sri Lanka and Pakistan T20Is with finger fracture

Australia’s hero in the record ODI run chase in Mohali earlier this year, Turner was part of Australia's most recent T20Is too, against India in February and his renowned finishing skills made him a certain figure for the series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. 

However, Turner, who returned from shoulder surgery at the beginning of the season, picked up the finger injury ahead of the Marsh Cup game against New South Wales, which means he is unlikely to be in contention for Australia's T20Is against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

"Ashton sustained a fracture to his right index finger at training this week. After reviewing the injury with specialists, he will require a period of approximately four-six weeks before being able to return to play," WACA sports science medicine manager Nick Jones said, reported Cricbuzz.

His Mohali heroics brought up the thought of him being preferred for Australia's World Cup squad, but after missing the cut, he took the decision to undergo significant shoulder surgery to enable him to field and eventually bowl to full capacity. He returned just ahead of the Marsh Cup and now he is set to be sidelined for four to six weeks.