As Such...

Ricky Ponting has been ruled out of the Australia Test squad for the fifth Ashes Test through injury.  Commenting on the injury Australia team physiotherapist said:

"Ricky Ponting had a repeat x-ray after the fourth Test which showed evidence that the fracture of his fifth finger has moved during the course of the Melbourne Test.  As such* he needs to commence treatment immediately to achieve a satisfactory outcome.  The treatment options include surgery or aggressive splinting and immobilisation of the injured finger. A decision on the treatment option will be made in the next 24 hours after further consultation with the hand specialist.

His return to cricket will be based on how quickly the fracture heals and he will hopefully commence training in the later part of the Australian summer.  He is expected to be fully fit for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011."

A nice way of saying you're sacked...


*What is it with people who need to interject this meaningless nonsense?  "As such", what?  It is wholly unnecessary and adds nothing to the sentence structure aside from highlighting the lack of communicating skills uttered by the moron making the statement.  If anything must be used then try "therefore" but it's simply not needed.