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Australian fast bowler Brett Lee will resume bowling next week. Lee had withdrawn from ongoing ODI series against India as he incurred an elbow injury and had to return back home.
Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday said that both Lee and wicketkeeper Tim Paine, who fractured his finger, underwent check-ups and nothing serious was found.
CA physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said, "Brett has seen a specialist and CA medical staff in Melbourne. He had a scan that confirmed the cause of the pain as being a long standing bone spur near the elbow joint. It is felt there is no major problem with the joint and we are optimistic that he may be able to resume bowling fairly soon, possibly sometime next week."
On Paine he said, "Tim Paine saw a hand specialist in Melbourne today and Tim doesn't require surgery to the fractured ring finger of his left hand. He will recommence cricket training in approximately three weeks time."
Kontouris also said that vice-captain Michael Clarke has also recovered well and would be available for selection for the first Test against the West Indies.
He said, “Michael is making good progress and it's hoped he'll play for New South Wales before the first Test against the West Indies.”
