Australia paceman Pattinson ruled out of India ODIs

Fast bowler James Pattinson has been ruled out of Australia's one-day international squad for the tourists' series with India, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday.

Fast bowler James Pattinson has been ruled out of Australia's one-day international squad for the tourists' series with India, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday.

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Pattinson had "developed the early stages of a low back bone stress injury," CA said in a statement, citing medical staff.

All-rounder and Victoria state team mate John Hastings would replace Pattinson in the squad for the three-match series, which starts in the southern city of Kochi next week.