Michael Hussey.
Australia's campaign in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup has received a major setback with top batsman Michael hussy and first choice spinner Nathan Hauritz ruled out of the tournament due to injuries.
Batsman Callum Ferguson and spinner Jason Krejza will replace hussy and Hauritz respectively in the Ricky Ponting led 15-man squad.
The defending champions will fly to India ahead of the tournament on Wednesday, February 9.
Meanwhile, England will be without the services of middle order batsman Eoin Morgan for the world cup due to a broken middle finger on his left hand.
Morgan will be replaced by Ravi Bopara, who is currently with the England Lions team participating in the West Indies Regional Four Day competition.
According to England Coach Andy Flower, Morgan will require surgery on his finger, keeping him out of the tournament.
And India also has injury woes ahead of the 10th ICC Cricket World Cup with fast bowler Praveen Kumar ruled out with an elbow injury.
Praveen, 24, failed to pass a fitness test and will be replaced by fellow fast bowler Sree Sreesanth.
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