Anderson in doubt for the second ODI at the Oval - Cricket News Update
English fast bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JM-Anderson-c1705, has picked up a groin injury during his team’s 15-run win over the visitor’s at Lord’s, placing him in doubt for the second One Day International (ODI) due to be played at The Oval on Sunday.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lancashire-c806 bowler apparently suffered from a groin strain and the nature of his injury will be properly evaluated before the next match of the series.
"There is a slight worry about his groin, clearly he stayed out there, but he's just off the field now and we're going to have to assess him tomorrow morning and we'll let you know as soon as we know," Captain Cook said.
The English management has a tough schedule ahead, which sees them taking on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 following the conclusion of the ongoing series against the Aussies. Keeping this in mind, exposing a half-fit Anderson would be ill advised who has been their most accomplished bowler in the past 12 months, and was recently named as the English Player of the Year.
During the first ODI at Lord’s, it was Anderson who provided the team with the biggest breakthrough, where he removed the dangerous http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DA-Warner-c1301 after the visitors were taking momentum in their pursuit of the 272- run target set by the hosts.
The English pacer then got another by dismissing http://www.senore.com/Cricket/George-Bailey-c1480 to dent the Aussie charge, with the tourists then ultimately falling short of the target by 15 runs, managing 257 for 9 in reply.
The spearhead returned with the figures of 2 for 55 runs in his 9 overs, but was seen grimacing throughout his bowling spells, eventually resulting in failing to bowl out his full quota.
"We did discuss him staying off and he wanted to come back on and he obviously bowled after it. But that last over he didn't want to bowl it so we had to use another option," added Cook.
The English management has been keen on rotating their fast bowlers and it will be interesting to note the changes to the bowling lineup when they take on familiar foes on July 1.
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