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 Hoggard doubtful for first Test
18th Jul 2007 21:12 IST
Agencies
A depleted England attack received yet another jolt with senior pacer Matthew Hoggard rendered doubtful by a back spasm for the first Test against India starting Thursday.
Hoggard became the latest to join the casualty list in the England squad after senior pros Andrew Flintoff and Stephen Harmison were ruled out of the series due to injury.
Hoggard was sent to hospital for a scan this afternoon following a back spasm during his team’s practice session. His place is likely to go to James Anderson or Chris Tremlett with young Stuart Broad set to make debut.
"Broad has come here on the back of a five-wicket haul and a 50 during the Lions game against India, which is great for his confidence," said Peter Moores the England coach.
Anderson has been bowling well for Lancashire, picking up 5 for 98 in the recent Championship match against Yorkshire. Hoggard's injury leaves him as the most experienced bowler in England team. |
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