Fast bowler Andrew Tye on Wednesday replaced Kane Richardson in Australia’s squad for the upcoming ODI and T20 series against India after the latter decided to be with his family in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cricket Australia has said that Richardson had informed the national selectors on Tuesday about his decision to withdraw from the squad to spend time with his wife and their newborn son.
“It was a difficult decision for Kane to make but one which has the complete support of the selectors and the entire playing squad,” national selector Trevor Hohns said in a statement.
“Kane wanted to remain in Adelaide with Nyki and their newborn son. We will always support our players and their families. We will miss what he brings to the team but completely understand and support his decision,” it added.
Tye, who was part of Australia squad which went to England for a limited-overs series earlier this year, has so far played seven ODIs and 26 T20Is, in which he has picked up 12 and 37 wickets respectively.