Hobart, Jan. 23 -- Hobart Hurricanes skipper and pacer Nathan Ellis will miss the remainder of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 with a hamstring injury, as per ESPNcricinfo. The Hurricanes, who are playing the BBL challenger match against the Sydney Sixers on Friday, are vying for back-to-back BBL titles.

The winner of the Hurricanes vs Sixers match at the SCG on Friday will progress to the finals and face the Perth Scorchers for the BBL trophy.

Ellis, who sustained an injury against Brisbane Heat, missed the Knockout match against Melbourne Stars, which the Hurricanes narrowly won by three runs.

He had travelled to Sydney hoping to be fit for the Sixers match, but was ruled out just hours before the game, with batter Charlie ...