{"id":369286,"date":"2025-12-24T17:51:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T17:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/369286\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T17:51:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T17:51:16","slug":"rogers-set-for-scans-curran-on-bowling-role-scorcher-injury-finn-cleared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/369286\/","title":{"rendered":"Rogers set for scans, Curran on bowling role, Scorcher injury, Finn cleared"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melbourne Stars opening batsman Tom Rogers is set to undergo scans on Wednesday evening on his knee after suffering an injury in Tuesday night\u2019s win over the Adeliade Strikers.<\/p>\n

STARS INJURY UPDATES<\/p>\n

Rogers hobbled from the field after a desperate lunge in the outfield during the Strikers\u2019 batting innings. He didn\u2019t bat for the Stars, with his absence forcing a slight re-shuffle with Sam Harper opening and Glenn Maxwell coming in at 4, rather than 6 where he was listed.<\/p>\n

Honeyball understands he\u2019ll have scans on Christmas Eve after the Stars flew back from Adelaide to Melbourne on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The results will be confirmed when they announce their squad on Christmas Day for the Boxing Day game against the Sydney Sixers in Sydney.<\/p>\n

Stars captain Marcus Stoinis also appeared to suffer a shoulder injury in the field, but soldiered on. He actually bowled after that and batted uninhibited, so should be fine.<\/p>\n

CURRAN ON HIS BOWLING ROLE<\/p>\n

Tom Curran has had a different bowling role this season, including bowling 3 of the first 10 overs against the Strikers, with Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle and Marcus Stoinis used at the death.<\/p>\n

Curran told Fox Cricket: \u201cIt\u2019s also a bit kinder. It feels a bit nicer to have the ball in hand when it\u2019s doing something.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur attack, the way we shaped up, with Haris Rauf and Peter Siddle, high speeds, yorkers, skills, it just gives us a bit more flexibility. I got given the opportunity to take the new ball. Managed to get a wicket in the first over last game and today it was nice to do the same.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe mindset, trying to take wickets, is different. Sometimes bowling that back-end of that power play, it\u2019s easy to think defensively and damage limitation. It\u2019s trying to bowl my best ball and get that batter out.\u201d<\/p>\n

HARPER OPENING \u2018EASY CALL\u2019<\/p>\n

Curran had positive words for wicketkeeper Sam Harper who smoked a half-century after being elevated to open the batting after Rogers\u2019 injury.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cSammy Harper is coming into the tournament in some great form. He\u2019s come in and taken his chance again.<\/p>\n

\u201cPretty easy call (to open with Harper), because of how much he\u2019s opened the batting. It was probably the flip of a coin who was going to open between the two of them anyway. Sammy Harper is really versatile. To come in last minute, he did amazingly well.\u201d<\/p>\n

PERTH PRAISE FOR BATTING PAIR<\/p>\n

Scorchers assistant coach Tim MacDonald heaped praise on the form of Cooper Connolly. He told 91.3 Sport FM: \u201cThe form he\u2019s been in the last month, he continually hits the ball very cleanly at training.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the Big Bash he\u2019s hit the ball so crisply. He\u2019s in sublime touch. He loves big occasions and big moments.\u201d<\/p>\n

MacDonald also revealed opening batsman Finn Allen is determined to improve on last season\u2019s sub-par return. He said: \u201cHe hits it harder than a lot of guys I\u2019ve seen. He\u2019s really exciting.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s played a lot of cricket around the world and been in a lot of those situations. It\u2019s his second year in orange and he\u2019s really keen to have a big impact on the competition and help us win games of cricket.\u201d<\/p>\n

MacDonald also revealed fast bowler Matt Kelly is sidelined with injury. He said: \u201cMatt Kelly has got a little niggle that he\u2019s working through. He\u2019ll bowl again today. He might be a week or 2 away.\u201d<\/p>\n

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CHAUDHARY IS MR FIXIT<\/p>\n

Hobart Hurricanes coach Jeff Vaughan spoke to SEN about the form and role of Nikhil Chaudhary. He said: \u201cWe\u2019re rapt for him. He\u2019s a bit of a Mr Fixit for us.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe bats in multiple positions, he\u2019s good with the ball, good in the field. We\u2019re seen him at the top of the order this year, he\u2019s had a couple of good performances already.\u201d<\/p>\n

ABBOTT SET TO RETURN<\/p>\n

The Sydney Sixers are expected to welcome back Sean Abbott for their Boxing Day clash with the Melbourne Stars having missed their opening three with a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Abbott said: \u201cGood to go on Friday. Just got to tick off 1 or 2 sessions.<\/p>\n

\u201cBig session for me today. Really excited to get stuck in with the boys in a couple of days back here at home\u2026 Really hungry to get out there in a couple of nights time and play well.\u201d<\/p>\n

ABBOTT ON FLIP & JED<\/p>\n

Abbott also spoke about the impact of Josh Philippe at the top of the order. He said: \u201cI think his game has gone to another level this season. He\u2019s really put in the hard work for many months now. He\u2019s the first one in the nets, often the last to leave. It was no surprise to see him go out and score some runs the other night. It looked like he was in first gear.\u201d<\/p>\n

Abbott also praised all-rounder Jack Edwards. He said: \u201cIt\u2019s no surprise we gave him a lot of opportunity to perform. I think for a while he was putting a lot of pressure on himself with his performances but he\u2019s let go of that and is playing free-flowing cricket. I think that\u2019s really shown especially with his bowling.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe bowls a lot of tough overs for us. When you\u2019ve got a guy that\u2019s doing well, bowling tough overs and bats at 6 and being such a presence, he\u2019s going to be a massive part of our season.\u201d<\/p>\n

INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS<\/p>\n

The Perth Scorchers will be without Jhye Richardson on Boxing Day and likely their Round 4 double, paving the way for Mahli Beardman\u2019s return, after his recall to the Australia Test squad.<\/p>\n

Richardson\u2019s recall comes as Australia coach Andrew McDonald confirmed Pat Cummins won\u2019t return this Ashes series, meaning there\u2019s a spot available for Richardson.<\/p>\n

Scorchers assistant coach Tim MacDonald told 91.3 Sport FM: \u201cWe\u2019re not expecting to see Jhye now until after the Ashes is finished.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sixers spinner Todd Murphy has replaced Nathan Lyon in the squad for the fourth Test, with Lyon facing a long time on the sidelines, requiring hamstring surgery.<\/p>\n

BLACK CAPS ALL CLEAR<\/p>\n

In further international news, New Zealand announced their squad for their upcoming January ODI and T20I series against India, with BBL trio Finn Allen, Tim Seifert and Lockie Ferguson all left out in a boost for their BBL|15 availability.<\/p>\n

The ODI games run from January 11-18 and T20I games from January 21-31, so selection would\u2019ve meant a major impact on BBL|15 availability, however New Zealand has opted to let those players assigned T20 franchise contracts to focus on that and link up with the squad once their commitments are done.<\/p>\n

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