Marcus Stoinis is all set to return against Bangladesh
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Injured Australian all-rounder Marcos Stoinis is all set to return against Bangladesh, confirmed Australian head coach Justin Langer.
Stoinis got a side strain injury and missed Australia’s two World Cup matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
There were media speculation about Stoinis that suggested he was ruled out of this World Cup for his side strain and could be replaced by Mitchell Marsh.
Langer assured that Stoinis is well on course for a comeback against Bangladesh.
"Not definitely, he's a chance," said Langer, when asked about the possibility of Stoinis' forthcoming return.
"We've been monitoring him. He's an elite athlete, he's an elite professional. He's done everything possible to get himself fit. He wouldn't give up the opportunity for anything, would he? He's determined so it doesn't surprise me with where he's at now. It's a credit to him, it's a credit to the medical staffs that are getting him up. So hopefully he can have a real impact on the tournament." Langer added.
For Stoinis’s injury, the Australia team had to adapt. To compensate for the 5th bowling option Finch, Smith, and Maxwell had to chip in. Langer believes it shows Australia’s depth of the squad and adaptability and it's their strength, not weakness.
"We said at the start of the tour that we've got lots of options, very adaptable and that's our strength, not our weakness. I get the sense some people think that's our weakness. I actually think it's our strength that we can play according to our opposition, we can play accordingly to grounds, we can play according to managing players." Langer said.
Five times Champion Australia will play Bangladesh at Nottingham on June 20. This match will start at 3.30 pm (BD Time).
