Adam Gilchrist to miss VB Series match against Sri Lanka

Adam Gilchrist will miss the VB Series match against Sri Lanka in Perth on 22 December, it was announced today.

The wicketkeeper-batsman will rest a slight strain to his left groin sustained during his innings of 124 in the VB Series match against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday (15 December).

Gilchrist is also suffering from some slight soreness in his left knee, and that will also benefit from the break during Australia's current schedule.

Adam Gilchrist said: "I felt some tightness in my groin while I was batting on Sunday, but was obviously able to carry on batting without a runner and then keep wicket during the England innings.

"Looking at things from a positive perspective, although this break is enforced it will be an opportunity to rest in the middle of our busy schedule of Orange Tests and the VB Series followed by the World Cup and the West Indies Travelex tours."

Gilchrist, who was named man of the match for his performance on Sunday, is now returning to Perth.

The squad for the VB Series match in Perth will be announced at 1100 Melbourne time on Wednesday 18 December.

Australia's next action after that VB Series match is the fourth Orange Test match in Melbourne, starting on December 26. That squad will be named at 1100 Melbourne time on Thursday 19 December.