Friday October 2, 2009
Double blow to England
CENTURION (South Africa): England fast bowler Stuart Broad is doubtful for the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia today due to a buttock injury.
Broad complained of tightness following England’s four-wicket loss to New Zealand on Tuesday.
“He’s got a little tear in one of the muscles in his buttock and we are going to give him a little bit more time to see if he’s going to be fit,” England coach Andy Flower told a news conference yesterday.
“We gave him a fitness test today and he bowled at full pace in the nets but there are other factors like bending, running and fielding to be taken into consideration.
“He’s not 100 per cent fit at the moment but we want to give him a chance,” Flower added.
Broad is the second highest wicket-taker in the Champions Trophy with 10 in three matches, including four for 39 against New Zealand.
England wicketkeeper Matt Prior is also doubtful after missing the last two games due to a virus.
“He’s over the worst of that illness but he is still nowhere near 100 per cent,” Flower said. — Reuters
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