Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin has been ruled out of the ODI series against England due to finger injury. Haddin will undergo a surgery on his broken finger in Sydney on Thursday which means he will be out of the action for next few weeks. He is also looking doubtful for the Champions Trophy.

Haddin sustained finger injury during the practice session before the Edgbaston test match against England and he was ruled out of the test match after scan report revealed serious damage to the left finger. Haddin was replaced by Graham Manou in Edgbaston test. Although, Haddin was included in the Australian squad for last two test matches.

The Australian team doctor, Trefor James informed that the fractured ring finger of the left hand of Haddin will undergo corrective surgery in Sydney tomorrow. He added that he will not able to play in the ODI series against England and they would review his fitness at a later date for ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa and the ODI series in India in October and November.

Australian team will play seven ODI matches and two Twenty20 matches against England. Meanwhile, Tim Paine will replace Haddin in the Tasmania team. Tim impressed with his brilliant knock of 134 for Australia A against Pakistan A in the third ODI match in Brisbane last month.