Aaron Finch admits frustration after double setback

Australian batsman Aaron Finch has admitted his frustration after suffering a double setback this summer.

The opener, who injured his hamstring earlier this year, is set to play in Tuesday's third one-day international against England at Old Trafford after recovering from a broken foot.

"It has been quite frustrating not to get a run of games in a row," said Finch who replaces the injured David Warner in the tourists' line-up.

"Coming back from a hamstring injury I felt like I was getting back to some good form and hitting the ball well, to unfortunately break my foot was another setback.

"That was the first time I missed cricket in 10 years through injury. Being out of the game for a while through injury gives you time to reflect on how lucky we are to play international cricket. It really hits home."

The row over Ben Stokes' dismissal continues with the all-rounder insisting he did not intend to block Mitchell Starc's throw at the stumps during England's 64-run defeat at Lord's.

Starc aimed a throw at the stumps, with Stokes out of his ground, and the ball struck his arm as he turned to make it back to the crease. The Durham all-rounder was given out for "obstructing the field".

And Finch believes Stokes was right to protect himself from the ball but the Aussies were right to appeal.  

"It has divided a lot of opinions," he added. "If someone threw a ball at you your natural instinct is to put your hand up to defend yourself.

"Australia were within their right to appeal, they don't make the decision. It's happened now, you can't change it so time to move on from it."

Starc is expected to lead the attack in the third ODI with fellow-seamers Pat Cummins and James Pattinson.

And Finch says it is rare for a team to have a trio of young bowlers with such talent.

"It's exciting because it's a new generation of fast bowlers coming together," he said. "We've been blessed with Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle and Ryan Harris who have been so consistent.

"You've got three young blokes who swing the ball, are fast and are all quite aggressive. It's pretty rare to have three guys as skillful as them in the same team."

The tourists are looking to clinch the series having won the opening two matches.

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