Australia defeated England in the first T20 played in Southampton. But, after the victory over England, the news is not good for them. This is because in this match, Australia's fast bowler Xavier Bartlett has been injured. In this way, he has become the third player to fall victim to injury, which has increased the problems for Australia on the England tour. Xavier Bartlett suffered a side strain during the first T20 match against England.

Bartlett is injured, it is difficult for him to play further

Xavier Bartlett could not even bowl his full quota of overs due to a side strain in the first T20 against England. He bowled just 3.4 overs, taking 1 wicket for 26 runs. But, after this match, it does not seem that he will be able to play further on this tour. If Bartlett is not fit, Riley Meredith can be played in his place in the second T20, who was included in the team after Josh Hazlewood suffered a calf injury during the Scotland tour. Apart from Riley Meredith, Australia also has options in all-rounders like Cooper Conley and Aaron Hardy.

These 2 also got injured before Bartlett

Xavien Bartlett is the third Australian player to be injured. Before him, Spencer Johnson also suffered a side strain while Nathan Ellis is struggling with a hamstring problem. Nathan Ellis is also a part of the ODI series against England. But, it is difficult to say at the moment whether he will be able to play or not. Australia has called Ben Dwarshuis as a back-up, who has not played any ODI yet. He has played only 3 T20s for Australia.

Side strain increased the problem

Xavien Bartlett is not a part of Australia's ODI team on the England tour. After returning home due to side strain, it also seems difficult for him to play for Queensland in the Marsh Cup. Sheffield Shield is also scheduled to be held in October.