Ricky Ponting hopes the exclusion of Mike Hussey wont hurt Australia after reports say the batsman has recovered from a hamstring injury and could have played in the defending champions second game of the tournament on Friday.
Hussey – Australias highest-ranked ODI batsman at No. 4 – was left out of the squad but said he should have gone and been given a chance to return to full fitness.
Australia captain Ponting said: Were disappointed for him (Hussey) as well but all we can do is move forward and move on with the squad of
Australia plays New Zealand on Friday in Group A.