Luckless Australia paceman Pat Cummins has been ruled out of his side's two-Test tour of Bangladesh due to a stress fracture in his back.
Cummins, 22, has been riddled by injuries throughout his career, limited to just one Test and 18 one-day international appearances.
His latest setback was confirmed on Thursday, ruling him out of the two Tests in Bangladesh in October, with James Faulkner – previously suspended – called up as his replacement.
"Pat Cummins experienced lower back pain during the last ODI match in the UK and this pain continued upon his return to Australia," Cricket Australia physiotherapist David Beakley said.
"He subsequently underwent an MRI scan yesterday which unfortunately has revealed a new early stage lumbar bone stress fracture.
"Consequently Pat will be unable to participate in the Bangladesh Test series and will now enter into a lengthy rehabilitation program."
Chief selector Rod Marsh said he was upset to see Cummins suffer yet another injury.
"This is really unfortunate for Pat and I know how disappointed he will be," he said.
"He is a young bowler with a bright future for Australia and we were really pleased with how he bowled in the UK.
"We have opted to replace him with James Faulkner. James comes back into the Australia Test side having only played the one Test, but he is an exciting young bowler who could be very handy in the conditions we are likely to see in Bangladesh."
The first Test in Bangladesh starts in Chittagong on October 9.