Aussie pacer faces extended absence after shoulder surgery decision

Jhye Richardson faces an extended period away from cricket as he prepares to undergo shoulder surgery later this week to fix his shoulder after a dislocation sustained in November.

The injury occurred during a Sheffield Shield match in a freak incident when Richardson dislocated his shoulder while high-fiving a teammate in celebration of a wicket.

As a result, Richardson will be unavailable for the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) season, where he represents the Perth Scorchers.

The 28-year-old’s international career has been plagued by injuries, including recurring hamstring problems. Since his debut in 2017, Richardson has managed to play just 36 matches across formats for Australia, claiming 57 wickets.

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