Faulkner, 12th man for the last Test against England and a mooted replacement for injury-troubled bowler Ryan Harris, was hit while batting in the nets. <img alt="James Faulkner" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2013/dec/James-Faulkner.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 383px;" /> James Faulkner &quot;James was struck on the right thumb while batting in the nets and was subsequently taken for an X-ray which revealed a fracture of the thumb,&quot; said team doctor Peter Brukner said in a statement. &quot;As a result he will not be available for the third Test. His progress will be monitored for a return to playing duty depending on how quickly the injury heals.&quot; Harris has been hit by a flare-up in a long-standing knee problem on the eve of the third Test in Perth, although captain Michael Clarke said he expects him to play. Australia are 2-0 up in the five-match series after big wins in Brisbane and Adelaide, and they can regain the Ashes with another victory in Perth.

Australia all-rounder James Faulkner suffered a broken thumb during batting practice Thursday, officials said, dashing his hopes of inclusion in the third Ashes Test.

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