Australia batsman Travis Head is close to making a return to the national team less than six weeks after fracturing his left hand.
Head picked up the injury during Australia's South Africa tour last month, which forced him to miss the first four matches of the World Cup in India.
Coach Andrew McDonald has said there is a good chance of Head playing soon, possibly against the Netherlands in Delhi on Wednesday.
Head's injury has impacted Australia's balance, as he is a proven top order batsman and reliable spinner. Given the significance of Head's return, Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who made 121 and 52 in his last two outings in the tournament, said he is ready to move down to No 3 if Head is back. “He looked good, a bit of range-hitting last night,” Marsh said. “He says the hand feels good.