- Surgeons had to cut a hole in his throat to fix a bulging disc
- Australia captain in race to be fit for first Test on 8 December
Australia captain Tim Paine is “extremely confident” of being fit for the first Ashes Test despite undergoing invasive neck surgery. A bulging disc had been causing the wicketkeeper pain in his neck and left arm, leading Paine to have an operation this week.
Surgeons had to cut a hole in his throat to fix the issue. The 36-year-old will rest for two weeks before commencing rehabilitation to ensure he is fit to lead Australia against England at the Gabba on 8 December.
Written by Australian Associated Press
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/17/tim-paine-pretty-sore-after-invasive-neck-surgery-but-confident-of-ashes-return under the title “Tim Paine ‘pretty sore’ after invasive neck surgery but confident of Ashes return”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
