Ferguson gets ODI call

Australia called up batsman Callum Ferguson on Tuesday for the sixth one-day international against England in Sydney after World Cup hopeful Shaun Marsh was ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Ferguson, 26, will replace Marsh for the final two games of the seven-match ODI series, clinched by Australia with a 51-run victory in Brisbane on Sunday.

Nursing a hamstring injury, Marsh was unable to field at the weekend and team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said scans had confirmed a low-grade strain - a blow to his World Cup hopes.

"He will be unavailable for the two remaining ODI games against England and his return to cricket will be determined by his progress over the next week," said Kountouris. Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said Ferguson had an "excellent record in one-day internationals for Australia and is in good form this season." Sydney, AFP