The writing was on the wall and it did come true as Nathan Lyon was on Monday, ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series due to his torn right calf.
Australia, who lead the 5-match series 2-0, has named no replacement yet for the last 3 Tests vs England.
Off-spinner Todd Murphy is most likely to replace Lyon for the third Test at Headingley, starting on Thursday.
Lyon sustained the injury during Day 2 of the Lord's Test while fielding and didn't bowl or field after that in the match.