James Faulkner's World Cup hopes remain in limbo after scans confirmed the all-rounder has a moderate grade abdominal strain, an injury that can require up to six weeks of rehabilitation.
Faulkner broke down during Australia's 112-run Tri-Series final win against England in Perth on Sunday.
But he is still little the wiser about whether he'll be able to return to play in the World Cup campaign starting against England at the MCG on February 14.
"Scans on James Faulkner's injured side have confirmed a moderate grade abdominal muscle strain, which is consistent with a typical fast-bowling side strain injury," team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said.
"He will receive intensive treatment for the next two weeks before we can determine when he can return to batting and bowling.
"He will travel with Australia's ICC Cricket World Cup squad to Adelaide on Friday to continue his treatment with team medical staff."
Cricket Australia has previously stated that all members of its World Cup squad must be passed fit to play in Australia's second match of the tournament, against Bangladesh on February 21.
However, there is some hope for the Tasmanian with that deadline since clarified as only applying to players with chronic injuries, like skipper Michael Clarke who is battling to recover from the hamstring surgery he underwent in December.
Injuries like that suffered by Faulkner generally require between four to six weeks of rehabilitation.
CA will be keen to give the 24-year-old every opportunity to play given his proven ability with either bat or ball in hand with the game on the line.
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