Date:30/03/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/03/30/stories/2008033060671900.htm

Sport

Major surgery for Bracken

Melbourne: Australian fast bowler Nathan Bracken’s will not be available for the early stages of the lucrative Indian Premier League after he underwent a major surgery on his knee here.

Bracken, who signed up for Bangalore Royal Challengers, underwent surgery on Thursday after a scan showed his knee cartilage was on the verge of snapping, and surgeons said his recuperation could take between four and 10 weeks. — PTI