Aussie seamer Darcie Brown cut down by back injury

Key points

• Australian seamer Darcie Brown has been ruled out of the upcoming Women's Big Bash League season because of a back injury. Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday that the injury has not healed enough for Brown to resume training.
• The 23-year-old was diagnosed with a disc injury after touring India with Australia A last month. The setback also threatens her hopes of returning for the T20 Women's Champions Trophy in India in February.
• Adelaide Strikers coach Luke Williams said Brown remains an important part of the squad.