the early domestic season due to a partial stress fracture, ESPNcricinfo reported. The 19-year-old had been earmarked as a key prospect following a strong performance in last year’s Sheffield Shield final. Vidler, who impressed with figures of 4/64 and 1/60 on a sluggish Karen Rolton Oval pitch, had been preparing for the tour by playing three T20 matches in the T20 Max league for his club side, Valley. However, scans last week revealed a partial fracture in his L3 vertebra. Queensland’s general manager of high performance, Joe Dawes, explained: “Callum experienced some back pain during training and promptly reported it. Unfortunately, the scans came back confirming a stress fracture, so he will spend some time recovering and then start a rehab plan. He’s naturally very disappointed but accepts that injuries are part of the game. We’ll work closely with him to ensure he has the best recovery to get him ready for a return to cricket.” Read also: Why Aren’t India vs Pakistan Tickets Sold Out for Asia Cup 2025? Australia A Faces Multiple Fast Bowling Setbacks Vidler’s absence compounds Australia A’s fast-bowling concerns. Captain Pat Cummins recently developed lumbar bone stress, while Lance Morris is undergoing back surgery. Brody Couch, who was Morris’s replacement for the red-ball matches in India, suffered a side strain and will also miss the white-ball fixtures. South Australia’s Henry Thornton was drafted for the red-ball matches and will remain in the squad for the three white-ball games. Vidler had been in contention for the India tour as selectors sought to bolster the pace attack amid these injuries. The rehabilitation plan has no fixed timeline, with a focus on a safe recovery before resuming competitive cricket. This string of injuries highlights ongoing concerns for Australian fast bowlers, particularly younger prospects like Vidler, who have shown promise but now face extended periods of recuperation before returning to international-level competition.