Another concern for Australia is hard-hitting middle-order batter Tim David, who recently injured his hamstring while playing in the BBL for the Hobart Hurricanes.
The finisher had been ruled out for two months earlier this year with a similar injury, but McDonald believes the 29-year-old will be fit in time for the marquee 20-over tournament.
“Not sure whether it’s just pure muscle or tendon, and that’ll give us a timeframe. I think the timeframe will be kind on TD (Tim David) as well. So he should be available no matter what that injury is.” said Mcdonald before a scan revealed a grade-two right hamstring strain that ruled David out for the remainder of the BBL, though he remains on track with his rehabilitation to be fit in time for the T20 World Cup.
Australia will commence their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on February 11. As part of their preparations, they will play a three-match T20I series in Pakistan in January.