Cricket Australia confirmed on Wednesday (July 13) that the 22-year-old had injured his right shoulder ahead of Australia's A series against South Africa starting on July 30. It is believed Agar could be sidelined for three months but Alex Kountouris, CA sports science and sports medicine manager, said it was unknown how long the left-arm spinner would be sidelined for.
"Ashton injured his right shoulder during a WACA pre-season training camp and scans have confirmed that he has disrupted some of the structures that were surgically repaired in April 2016," he said. "He is due to see a specialist next week to determine if he will require surgery and when he is likely to return to training and playing.
"He will definitely miss the start of the Quadrangular A series, but whether he takes any part in it and whether he will be fit for the Matador BBQ's One-Day Cup will be determined in due course."
The injury is a cruel blow for Agar, who is one of Australian cricket's most precocious talents after memorably bursting onto the international scene three years ago when he scored 98 on Test debut at Trent Bridge batting at No.11.
Agar has not played Test cricket since that Ashes series in 2013 but was a surprise inclusion in Australia's World T20 squad earlier this year. His sole match of the tournament was in Australia's opening loss to New Zealand in Dharamsala, where Agar's only over cost 18 runs.
Despite an underwhelming World T20, Agar is seen as an international prospect in all three formats after showing promise in recent seasons with both bat and ball for Western Australia and Perth Scorchers.
Australia A's winter campaign will also feature 50-over and four-day matches against India A, which runs through mid-September.
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