Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson. Photo / Getty Images
Mitchell Johnson has been ruled out of the fourth test against India at the SCG with a hamstring injury.
Johnson didn't train with teammates at the venue on Saturday and in a statement on Sunday morning, Cricket Australia confirmed he wouldn't recover in time for the final test against beginning
on Tuesday.
"Mitchell had some right hamstring soreness during the Boxing Day test and we have been closely monitoring his recovery since that match but feel he has not fully recovered," said team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris in the statement.
Coach Darren Lehmann added: "Mitchell is an important part of our plans for the remainder of our summer and we want him 100 per cent right so won't be taking any risks with him.
"We believe it is best for Mitchell to take this opportunity to freshen up and get his body fully fit ahead of the tri-series."
