Faulkner a big loss for Tasmania: Bailey

George Bailey says Tasmania's one-day side will struggle to fill the void left by allrounder James Faulkner's call-up to Australia's Test squad.

Australia's James Faulkner celebrates taking a wicket

Teammates say James Faulkner's Test recall has left a big hole in Tasmania's one-day line-up. (AAP)

James Faulkner's Test recall leaves a big hole in Tasmania's one-day line-up, state teammate George Bailey says.

Allrounder Faulkner was on Thursday named as a replacement for injured paceman Pat Cummins for the upcoming two-Test tour of Bangladesh.

"Losing someone of the calibre or quality of James Faulkner will be a challenge for us," Bailey said of the Tigers' prospects for October's one-day domestic cup.

"He's someone who's really pivotal for us with the bat and the ball so when you're taking a guy who ultimately almost plays the role of two players in the side, it take some re-jigging around who's going to fill those roles."

Tasmania's campaign starts on October 5 against Queensland.


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