Haddin to miss Champions Trophy

Paine has a big opportunity to make a mark in international cricket

Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy following a finger operation and will be replaced by Tim Paine.

Haddin, 31, broke his left ring finger on the morning of the third Ashes Test on 30 July and was replaced by South Australian Graham Manou for that match.

He returned to play at Headingley a week later and again at The Oval.

But he then flew home for surgery and was replaced by Paine for the Twenty20 and one-day series in England.

Paine, 24, made his international debut against Scotland on 28 August. He scored an unbeaten 29 and took one catch. In List A one-day cricket, the Tasmanian averages 37.86 from 43 matches at a strike rate of 66.74.

Haddin said: "While it is extremely disappointing to miss the ICC Champions Trophy, the good news is that the surgery was successful and my finger will be 100% when the recovery period is finalised.

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"I am aiming to be available for selection for the one-day series in India, however this is a decision that will be made in consultation with the Cricket Australia medical staff when the time arises.

"In the past I have been able to recover from finger injuries and surgery very quickly and I am hopeful this will again be the case."

CA doctor Trefor James said: "Surgery was a success and there have been no complications."