Mitchell Starc, the Australian pacer, has undergone surgery and required 30 stitches on Thursday (September 15) after struggling a deep laceration to his left shin at some point of a fielding stint. despite the surgical operation, Cricket Australia are hopeful of his restoration earlier than the first test of the home summer. "Mitchell became taken to St George health facility in an ambulance this afternoon suffering a deep laceration to his left shin after colliding with some schooling equipment," Cricket Australia leader medical Officer John Orchard said. "luckily there were no bone fractures or tendon harm to his leg and he underwent surgery this afternoon to smooth the wound and acquired about 30 stitches. "he's going to remain in medical institution for the next few days to minimise motion to his leg and could use an extension brace for the next 2-3 weeks until his stitches are removed. At this stage, barring any headaches, we're hopeful he is on the right track to play on the start of the Australian summer." the brand new South Wales pacer was in advance stated to be in big pain after colliding with the device and became taken for scans followed by means of theteam health practitioner, John Orchard. Dr. Richard saw, who can be with the Australian crew for the duration of the South Africa tour, became also gift on the clinic. Starc's freak damage finished an afternoon of distress for the Australian country wide team, with information of accidents to Shaun Marsh and James Faulkner, having been streamed in advance at some stage in the day. The duo has been pulled out of the forthcoming South Africa go to, with Usman Khawaja named as the sole substitute. The 26-year-old become already rested from the restricted-overs excursion that allows you to preserve him fresh for the home exams against South Africa and Pakistan. * the object has been up to date after the initial reports of Starc getting hospitalized.