Australia [ Images ] wicketkeeper Brad Haddin [ Images ] has been ruled out of cricket's Champions Trophy [ Images ] in South Africa [ Images ] this month while he recovers from finger surgery.
Haddin, who broke his finger during the recent Ashes Test series in England [ Images ], had hoped to join his team mates in South Africa after returning home for the operation but has been told to wait.
"While the surgery was a success and there have been no complications, the timeframe for recovery is not sufficient and therefore he cannot be considered for selection," Australia's team doctor Trefor James said in a statement Thursday.
Haddin said he hoped to be available for Australia's tour of India [ Images ] this year while team officials have asked the International Cricket Council [ Images ] to allow Tim Paine to replace Haddin in the Champions Trophy squad.
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