Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Perth Scorchers have been handed a major blow as they will miss the services of Australian pacer Jhye Richardson.

Richardson has opted out of the ongoing season of the T20 tournament as he has decided to undergo a shoulder surgery, thus bringing an end to his season early.

The Perth Scorchers are still in contention for the finals, currently placed fifth in the points table after eight matches. They are just a point shy of fourth-placed Brisbane Heat, with six points, having won three matches and lost five.

Jhye Richardson ruled out of BBL 2024-26 due to shoulder injury

Speaking of the 28-year-old, the Aussie pacer priortised his long-term fitness with the goal to be fit for the Ashes 2025-26 series. With recurrent shoulder issues, the surgery this time will be Richardson's third with his last procedure taking place in 2020. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Richardson's BBL franchise captioned a post, stating, 'Jhye Richardson will miss the rest of 24-25 season after electing to have a surgery this week to stabilise his right shoulder.'

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Perth Scorchers further revealed that the decision was made after extensive consultation with Cricket Australia and the medical specialists. The 28-year-old pacer further opened up on his decision, stating, 'After careful consideration and discussions with my medical team, I've decided to undergo shoulder surgery to improve stability and reduce the risk of future injury. While it's tough to step away from the Scorchers, this is the best option for my long-term career.'

'I'll give everything to my rehab process and come back as the best version of myself,' he further added, eyeing his return in the Shield season.