SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia wicketkeeper Brad  Haddin has been ruled out of cricket’s Champions Trophy in  South Africa this month while he recovers from finger surgery.

Haddin, who broke his finger during the recent Ashes test  series in England, had hoped to join his team mates in South  Africa after returning home for the operation but has been told  to wait.

“While the surgery was a success and there have been no  complications, the timeframe for recovery is not sufficient and  therefore he cannot be considered for selection,” Australia’s  team doctor Trefor James said in a statement yesterday.

Haddin said he hoped to be available for Australia’s tour  of India this year while the International Cricket Council  approved Australia’s request to allow Tim Paine to replace  Haddin in the Champions Trophy squad.